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  • One of the handsome sons of the sagebrush, known as the Beau Brummel of Reno, became very attentive to the distinguished lady visitor, and when she expressed a desire to see a real Western shooting scrap, the gentleman said: "All right; the lady must have anything her heart desires, doggonit!" and so he staged a regular shooting scrap.

    Reno — a Book of Short Stories and Information Lilyan Stratton

  • "Beau Brummel," who by his friendship with George IV. -- then Prince

    Famous Affinities of History — Complete Lyndon Orr

  • "Beau Brummel," who by his friendship with George IV. -- then Prince

    Famous Affinities of History — Volume 3 Lyndon Orr

  • A most beautiful bird is this member of the _Icteridæ_ family, a kind of Beau Brummel among his fellows, with his glossy black coat and rich yellow -- and even orange, in highest feather -- mantle covering the whole head, neck, and breast, and a large white, decorative spot on the wings, showing plainly in flight.

    Birds of the Rockies 1896

  • The craft can trace its origins to the wool equestrian clothing of the English country gentleman, which the dandy Beau Brummel would elevate to an art form all its own.

    Gift books Post 2010

  • Mysteries with real life historical personages as the detectives are big right now, with series starring Jane Austen, Abigail Adams, and Beau Brummel on the shelves.

    Archive 2010-04-01 Elizabeth Kerri Mahon 2010

  • In the 1800s, Beau Brummel (pictured here) is often credited with establishing the tradition of the contemporary business suit.

    SEC employees win battle to dress casual 2010

  • Mysteries with real life historical personages as the detectives are big right now, with series starring Jane Austen, Abigail Adams, and Beau Brummel on the shelves.

    Scandalous Book Review: Midnight Fires, A Mystery with Mary Wollstonecraft Elizabeth Kerri Mahon 2010

  • While sitting shiva for his second wife, one of the ladies who came to pay a condolence call told me he was “The Beau Brummel of Brighton Beach” which is a phrase that I will never forget.

    Wednesday, Jan. 20 – The Bleat. 2010

  • In the 1800s, Beau Brummel pictured here is often credited with establishing the tradition of the contemporary business suit.

    SEC employees win battle to dress casual Zachary Goldfarb 2010

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