All of them imagined that they were leading the simple life. Hadrian had his ‘villa’ Marie Antoinette her Hameau Queen Victoria, Osborne and our present-day stockbrokers the whole of Surrey. “Most people like the idea of living in the country. The author was a West End composer who also wrote How to Make a Fortune on the Stock Exchange, basically cornering the market in witty self-help sub-genre. Touch device users can explore by touch or with. When the auto-complete results are available, use the up and down arrows to review and Enter to select. This sophisticated guide gently pokes fun at the unattainable bucolic ideal, while at the same time offering advice on how the confirmed city dweller might make the most of his time in the country. Well some of us love it in the country, but, actually moving to the country can be a bit daunting. Binding is firm throughout with minor thumb-marking. Clean pages with light tanning to text block edges. Illustrated dust jacket over blue cloth boards with gilt lettering. Illustrations by John Jensen.Īs many city dwellers will attest, attempting to board the Lexington Avenue line during rush hour is a delightful romp when compared to the perils encountered during a hectic summer in the Hamptons. : How to Bury Yourself in the Country: 1964. Book and dust jacket are both in very good condition. How to Bury Yourself in the Country. First Edition.
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