Rolfe 2 Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 For anyone who has read the highly evocative and poaching book classic " I Walked By Night" by Lilias Rider Haggard and first published in 1935.....This new book will be of great interest. Charlotte Paton has just published a brand new book on that old rogue Frederick Rolfe called "The King of the Norfolk Poachers" (His Life and Times). I first met Charlotte about six years ago now when I heard she was researching into the mystery man who was never named in the original "I Walked by Night". It was also a passion of mine to find out more about the mysterious character portrayed in the book( Hence My Profile Name). To cut a very long story short, we corresponded and swapped snippets of information until i eventually became good friends with Charlotte and her husband Brian. After many meetings, and we also did some filming for a future DVD production about Frederick Rolfe. Charlotte has produced a comprehensive and definitive biography of the notorious poacher, and some of her findings were startling to say the least. He was nothing like the lovable rogue he purported to be in his original manuscript and to say he was economical with the truth was an understatement. I cannot go into too much detail as this would spoil the enjoyment of the future reader.......but suffice to say the book contains everything you ever wanted to know about the old poacher.........and many things you probably didn't want to know. It is a compelling read.......and takes you on an intriguing journey from the cradle to his ultimate sad tragic death. The book is published by Old Pond and is priced at £19.95 www.oldpond.com Tel 01473 238200 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tis TM 8 Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 Intriguing... that'd make a great christmas pressie, and If I buy it now I could read it before I wrapped it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rolfe 2 Posted October 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 Intriguing... that'd make a great christmas pressie, and If I buy it now I could read it before I wrapped it It would make a brilliant Christmas pressie......but it would be an advantage to have read the original classic otherwise it might take some following of Rolfe's family history, that said the book contains a wealth of information on the sqalid times and hardships endured by the agricultural labourers in the late 1800's and the dreaded "Workhouse" etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tis TM 8 Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 Intriguing... that'd make a great christmas pressie, and If I buy it now I could read it before I wrapped it It would make a brilliant Christmas pressie......but you must have read the original classic otherwise it would would prove meaningless..........But if you HAVE read the original then it is a fantastic book. I haven't... yet! but am on the case.... (now watch ebay sales sore!) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whin 463 Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 GOOD OLD BOOK STAYED DOWN THAT WAY BUNGAY ETC IN THE EARLY NINTIES SOME OLD CHARACTERS THERE Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rolfe 2 Posted October 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 GOOD OLD BOOK STAYED DOWN THAT WAY BUNGAY ETC IN THE EARLY NINTIES SOME OLD CHARACTERS THERE Strange folks them that are born of an east wind........ as they say. Was in Bungay last night for the book launch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OldTrapCollector 377 Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 (edited) I have a good mate down in Bungay, Rolfe - you should have mentioned the book launch - I am sure that he would have gone along I also have a nice spare copy of the original book 'I Walked By Night' if anyone wants to read the classic before reading this latest book? PM me for details OTC Edited October 3, 2009 by OldTrapCollector Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rolfe 2 Posted October 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 I have a good mate down in Bungay, Rolfe - you should have mentioned the book launch - I am sure that he would have gone along I also have a nice spare copy of the original book 'I Walked By Night' if anyone wants to read the classic before reading this latest book? PM me for details OTC Unfortunately it was an Invitation Only function (by the publishers) OTC, otherwise i would have put a post up as i know a lot of people are interested in the original classic........So if anyone hasn't read the book....take OTC up on his offer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest traceyg Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 Fancy a read of the 1st one Rolfe .Got my eye on one on eBay lets hope i am lucky Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MuttleMcTuttle 21 Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 Fascinating... I'll have a read of Charlotte's book. I can vaguely remember my Dad talking about Frederick Rolfe, not in a particularly complimentary way either! His family lived in the Bungay area at the time. Thanks for the info Rolfe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rolfe 2 Posted October 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 Fascinating... I'll have a read of Charlotte's book. I can vaguely remember my Dad talking about Frederick Rolfe, not in a particularly complimentary way either! His family lived in the Bungay area at the time. Thanks for the info Rolfe Yes Fred lived out the last few years of his life in Bungay (Nethergate St) and in the book Charlotte speaks to some elderly people from Bungay who actually knew and met Fred....it would appear his reputation lived on in many peoples recollections long after his tragic death in 1938. Rolfe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest traceyg Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 I won the book on ebay cant wait to read it :clapper: :clapper: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
artic 595 Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 "I walked by night" just arrived. Its in very good condition, not bad for £10. I will enjoy reading this book. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bosun11 537 Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 Great news Rolfe, I have and have always enjoyed "I Walked...." and this i'm sure will be a cracker too, i'll see the Mrs for me Crimbo prez Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roady 0 Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 looking foreward to reading this book obviously its going to give more of a realistic version of the man himself but the first one is a must read for all,atb with the book Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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