My Gamble With Life; The Earl Of Rosslyn

My Gamble With Life; The Earl Of Rosslyn

$70.00 AUD

Availability: in stock at our Tullamarine warehouse

Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: The Earl Of Rosslyn
Binding: Hardback
Published: Cassell, 1928

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: No dust jacket, cloth cover tanned on spine and has general wear marks. Pages have light foxing and previous owner message evident on first page (impression)

This captivating autobiography chronicles the extraordinary life of the Earl of Rosslyn, a prominent figure in late Victorian and Edwardian society. Through his candid recollections, the Earl recounts his experiences with high stakes gambling, his adventures in various social circles, and his observations on the changing world around him. The narrative offers an intimate look into the opulent yet often precarious existence of the British aristocracy, revealing both the allure and the pitfalls of a life lived on the edge. It presents a vivid portrait of a bygone era, filled with personal anecdotes, societal insights, and the enduring spirit of a man who embraced life's uncertainties with remarkable zest.

Reviews

Customer Reviews

Be the first to write a review
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
Description

Author: The Earl Of Rosslyn
Binding: Hardback
Published: Cassell, 1928

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: No dust jacket, cloth cover tanned on spine and has general wear marks. Pages have light foxing and previous owner message evident on first page (impression)

This captivating autobiography chronicles the extraordinary life of the Earl of Rosslyn, a prominent figure in late Victorian and Edwardian society. Through his candid recollections, the Earl recounts his experiences with high stakes gambling, his adventures in various social circles, and his observations on the changing world around him. The narrative offers an intimate look into the opulent yet often precarious existence of the British aristocracy, revealing both the allure and the pitfalls of a life lived on the edge. It presents a vivid portrait of a bygone era, filled with personal anecdotes, societal insights, and the enduring spirit of a man who embraced life's uncertainties with remarkable zest.