Isbn: 9781334583513 - the New Forest: Its Traditions, Inhabitants, and Customs (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides an intimate glimpse into England's New Forest, a woodland of immense historical value. The author's picturesque prose captures the idyllic beauty of the region, much of which remains unchanged from medieval times. Meandering through the forest's past, the book reveals the layers of history concealed within this serene landscape. The author delves into the Norman use of the forest as royal hunting grounds, where stringent forest laws ruled. They examine the long-standing conflict between the forest's commoners and Crown officials and explore the intriguing traditions and folklore that have shaped the forest and its people over centuries. Blending history, nature writing, and insights into the human relationship with the land, this book invites readers to explore the multifaceted world of the New Forest, a place of enduring natural and cultural wealth. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…