'The Appearance of Swell astonishes the Surrey Hunt', 1838. Artist: Henry Thomas Alken.

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'The Appearance of Swell astonishes the Surrey Hunt', 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks, a vulgar Cockney grocer who aspires to the sporting life in the country. From Jorrocks's Jaunts and Jollities; or, The Hunting, Shooting, Racing, Driving, Sailing, Eating, Eccentric and Extravagant Exploits of That Renowned Sporting Citizen, Mr. John Jorrocks, of St. Botolph Lane and Great Coram Street by Robert Smith Surtees. [Kegan Paul, Trench, Trübner & Co., Ltd., London, 1838]

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