The Children Of The New Forest

The Children of the New Forest is a classic historical novel written by Captain Frederick Marryat. The story is set in the mid-seventeenth century during the English Civil War, and it follows the lives of four orphaned children who are forced to flee their home in the New Forest after their father is killed in battle. The children are taken in by a local forester, Jacob Armitage, who teaches them how to survive in the woods and helps them to conceal their true identities from the authorities.As the children grow up, they become increasingly involved in the conflict between the Royalists and the Parliamentarians, and they must use all their wits and courage to stay alive and protect their family and friends. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including smugglers, spies, and soldiers, and they learn valuable lessons about loyalty, bravery, and the importance of family.The Children of the New Forest is a thrilling adventure story that will appeal to readers of all ages. It is a timeless tale of survival, friendship, and love that has captured the hearts of generations of readers since it was first published 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.