Gentlemen of Uncertain Fortune How Younger Sons Made Their Way in Jane Austen`s England, Muir, Rory. Published by Yale University Press, 2019. 8vo up to 9½” tall., 384pp., illustrated. In fine, unread condition.
In Regency England the eldest son usually inherited almost everything while his younger brothers, left with little inheritance, had to make a crucial decision: what should they do to make an independent living? Rory Muir weaves together the stories of many obscure and well-known young men, shedding light on an overlooked aspect of Regency society. This is the first scholarly yet accessible exploration of the lifestyle and prospects of these younger sons.
