The Gentlemen's Clubs of London by Anthony Lejeune, Anthony Lejeune, Malcolm Lewis

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London's Pall Mall and St. James's Street are home to dozens of clubs for the English gentleman: comfortable havens filled with gleaming brass and polished mahogany, commodious leather armchairs, and service of a kind not found anywhere else. At the turn of the century, there were more than 200 of these elegant all-male bastions. Today, there are fewer than 50, although smaller, more inclusive clubs appear to be on the rise. Filled with history, anecdotes, and a raft of b&w & color photographs, this book profiles nearly 50 such establishments--from Buck's (whose first barman concocted an intriguing mixture of champagne and orange juice called Buck's Fizz) to the Reform Club (chosen by Jules Verne as the setting for the famous wager in Around the World in 80 Days). It stands as an affectionate tribute to an arcane tradition that figured prominently in centuries of British history and still survives in altered form today. 8 1/2" x 12". B&W and some color photos.

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London's Pall Mall and St. James's Street are home to dozens of clubs for the English gentleman: comfortable havens, filled with gleaming brass and polished mahogany, commodious leather armchairs, and service of a kind not found anywhere else. At the turn of the century, there were more than 200 of these elegant all-male bastions. Today, there are fewer than 50, although smaller, more inclusive clubs appear to be on the rise.

Filled with history, anecdotes, and a raft of black and white and color photographs, this book profiles nearly 50 such establishments—from Buck's (whose first barman concocted an intriguing mixture of champagne and orange juice called Buck's Fizz) to the Reform Club (chosen by Jules Verne as the setting for the famous wager in Around the World in 80 Days). It stands as an affectionate tribute to an arcane tradition that figured prominently in centuries of British history and still survives in altered form today. 8 1/2" x 12". B&W & some color photos.

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