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Sitwell, Osbert published by Hughes & Son (STOCK CODE: 1826795) for sale by Stella & Rose's Books

THE SOMERSET SEQUENCE

by Horatia Durant; Osbert Sitwell

Published by Hughes & Son. 1976

Very good condition in a good dustwrapper. The story of a great family of councillors, governors, sportsmen and soldiers. Introduction by Sitwell. Blue cloth boards, gilt titles. B/w illustrations.

Second impression. Some foxing present, mainly to endpapers and text block. Pictorial dustwrapper is heavily faded and edge-rubbed. Musty odour present.

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Contents

INTRODUCTION
THE FIRST PERIOD
Faithfull Servants of the Crown
I THE BEAUFORT BACKGROUND, 1373-1485
II A HUNDRED PROSPEROUS YEARS, 1485-1589
III MASTER OF THE QUEEN'S HORSE, 1603-1628
IV MASTER OF THE KING'S HORSE, 1603-1628
V 'I SALUTE YOU MARQUIS', 1577-1642
VI TWO ROYAL COMMISSIONS, 1642-1645
VII 'THE WORD OF A KING AND A CHRISTIAN', 1645-1648
VIII DEATH AND DEFEAT, 1646
IX THE CONSOLATIONS OF PHYSICS, 1648-1667
X A FRESH START, 1660-1685
XI THE END OF A CHAPTER, 1685-1700
THE SECOND PERIOD
Great Landowners and Sportsmen
I THREE FERVENT TORIES, 1700-1756
II 'A KINGDOM, FREE AND HAPPY', 1744-1835
III AN IMPRESSIVE FIGURE, 1792-1853
VI 'THE OLD BLUE 'UN', 1824-1899
REFRENCES
INDEX

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