The Twelfth & After

by J.K. Stanford

The Twelfth, first published in 1944 while its author was serving in North Africa, became a classic of sporting humor. The Twelfth & After includes chapters written subsequently by J.K. Stanford and forms a complete memoir of Colonel the Hon. George Hysteron-Proteron, known as one of the best shots in the country. A light-hearted and often hilarious satire, it traces George Hysteron-Proteron's life from the time when still in his cot, he shot his Scottish nanny in the behind with a pea-shooter.

Genres: Humor

127 pages, Hardcover

First published February 1, 2004

Reviews

[Igenlode Wordsmith · Rating 4 out of 5]

A famous grouse-shooting Colonel finds himself, to his dismay, in the body of an old cock grouse and out on the moors immediately befire the opening of the game hunting season - the Glorious Twelfth - and proceeds to use his military experience and his inside knowledge of human beings to sabotage the entire shoot in favour of the birds. Short and enjoyable comedy.

[Rhiannon Grant · Rating 4 out of 5]

He likes shooting grouse until he gets turned into one. Classic comedy.