A Summer Jaunt: Being a Rambling Autobiography of John Strange Winter (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Strange Winter

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0483970549 ISBN 13: 9780483970540

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Light, witty travelogue of a rambling family holiday .

This memoir‑style novel follows a charming husband, his witty wife, a lively baby, and a colorful circle of friends as they zigzag from spa towns to French seaside retreats. With humor and warmth, the unnamed narrator sketches domestic life, social manners, and small adventures that catch the eye and lift the mood.

The story captures late‑Victorian manners with a sly, affectionate eye. It blends domestic scene, lively conversations, and travel set pieces as the group navigates where to go, whom to visit, and how to keep everyone entertained. Expect quick banter, social observation, and a steady hum of cheerful mischief that never loses its heart.

• Witty character interactions and breezy dialogue that reveal social norms of the era
• Colorful travel episodes in Dieppe and nearby towns, with charmingly domestic detail
• A narrator’s candid, lightly ironic voice that invites warmth and laughter
• A portrait of family life, friendship, and small everyday adventures on holiday

Ideal for readers who enjoy gentle, humor‑driven classics about family life, travel, and society at leisure.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0483970549
• ISBN 13: 9780483970540
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 256