The Children Of The New Forest

The Children of the New Forest is a classic children's novel written by Captain Frederick Marryat. It tells the story of four siblings who are orphaned during the English Civil War and forced to flee their home in the New Forest. The children, ranging in age from six to sixteen, are taken in by a local forester and his family and must learn to adapt to their new way of life.As they settle into their new surroundings, the children face many challenges, including the threat of discovery by the Roundheads who are searching for royalist sympathizers. They also have to learn to live off the land and become self-sufficient, as well as deal with their own personal struggles and emotions.The novel is set against the backdrop of the English Civil War, and Marryat uses historical events to add depth and context to the story. The Children of the New Forest is a timeless tale of adventure, survival, and family, and has been beloved by generations of readers since its publication in 1847.""Simply, young man, because the New Forest is, by the Parliament, committed to my charge. Notice has been given for all those who were employed to come here, that they might be permitted to remain, or he discharged, as I may deem most advisable.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.