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01667aam a2200313 i 4500 001 4739B97A65EE11EBAAA0DAE85DECA4DB 003 SILO 005 20210203010601 008 190718s2019 enkaf b 000 0 eng d 020 $a 0571350968 020 $a 9780571350964 040 $d SILO 043 $a e-uk--- 050 4 $a DA660 $b .T56 2019 082 04 $a 306.48120941 $2 23 100 1 $a Tinniswood, Adrian, $e author. 245 14 $a The house party : $b a short history of leisure, pleasure and the country house weekend / $c Adrian Tinniswood. 264 1 $a London : $b Faber & Faber, $c 2019. 300 $a xii, 132 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : $b illustrations ; $c 20 cm. 504 $a Includes bibliographical references. 505 0 $a Introduction in stately conclave met -- Early arrivals -- Who to ask -- Making an entrance -- Meat and drink -- Playing the field -- Games people play -- Home thoughts -- No such undertaking -- Aftermath -- Notes -- Acknowledgements -- Photo credits. 520 $a A delightful journey through the glamorous story of the English country house party by the bestselling historian. Croquet. Parlour games. Cocktails. Welcome to a glorious journey through the golden age of the country house party - and you are invited. 650 0 $a Country homes $z Great Britain $x History $y 20th century. 650 0 $a Entertaining $z Great Britain $x History $y 20th century. 650 0 $a Leisure $z Great Britain $x History $y 20th century. 651 0 $a Great Britain $x Social life and customs $y 20th century. 941 $a 1 952 $l CAPH522 $d 20210203010729.0 956 $a http://locator.silo.lib.ia.us/search.cgi?index_0=id&term_0=4739B97A65EE11EBAAA0DAE85DECA4DBInitiate Another SILO Locator Search