Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Foreword vii
4. Preface viii
5. Acknowledgements ix
6. Through the ruined arch 1
7. 1. Bloody feuds: to 1710 5
8. 2. Prudent smugglers: 1710–44 23
9. 3. The well-travelled man: 1744–75 33
10. 4. The jocular builder and American cousins: 1775–92 69
11. 5. Americans to the rescue: 1792–1816 97
12. 6. Gambling and green ribbons: 1816–46 123
13. 7. Nothing to do but hunt: 1846–70 167
14. 8. Sailing and sadness: 1870–92 189
15. 9. Economy and expenditure: 1892–1938 223
16. 10. Leaving the family home: 1938–58 261
17. Notes 271
18. Bibliography 284
19. Index 287
20. Picture credits 292