Old Q: A Memoir of William Douglas, Fourth Duke of Queensberry K. T: One of 'the Fathers of the Turf,' Wit
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Old Q
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Excerpt from Old Q: A Memoir of William Douglas, Fourth Duke of Queensberry K. T: One of 'the Fathers of the Turf,' With a Full Account of His Celebrated Matches and Wagers, Etc From 'The Last Earls of Barrymore' to William, fourth and last Duke of Queensberry, better known as 'Old Q,' is a bold step. Readers of my last two works will allow and admit that the latter must be absolved from the riotous conduct of the Barrymores. Here comparison ceases. The career of the Duke of Queensberry is one that has rarely, if ever, found its parallel in history or fiction. To exist for close on ninety years in the enjoyment of rank and wealth, without accomplishing anything worthy of a country's praise or gratitude, is a feat still accomplished by many; but to be the 'observed of the observed' for over sixty years, and enjoy as much notoriety as an eminent statesman or hero, is accorded to few. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www. forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Excerpt from Old Q: A Memoir of William Douglas, Fourth Duke of Queensberry K. T: One of 'the Fathers of the Turf,' With a Full Account of His Celebrated Matches and Wagers, Etc From 'The Last Earls of Barrymore' to William, fourth and last Duke of Queensberry, better known as 'Old Q,' is a bold step. Readers of my last two works will allow and admit that the latter must be absolved from the riotous conduct of the Barrymores. Here comparison ceases. The career of the Duke of Queensberry is one that has rarely, if ever, found its parallel in history or fiction. To exist for close on ninety years in the enjoyment of rank and wealth, without accomplishing anything worthy of a country's praise or gratitude, is a feat still accomplished by many; but to be the 'observed of the observed' for over sixty years, and enjoy as much notoriety as an eminent statesman or hero, is accorded to few. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www. forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Old Q: A Memoir of William Douglas, Fourth Duke of Queensberry K. T: One of 'the Fathers of the Turf,' Wit
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