Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour

Robert Smith Surtees' 'Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour' stands as a classic in the canon of nineteenth-century British literature, offering readers a satirical glimpse into the leisure pursuits and social dynamics of the period. Through a meticulous, wry narrative, Surtees leads us on a journey with Mr. Sponge, an opportunistic sportsman who traverses the English countryside, leveraging his equestrian ...