The New Forest

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Godfrey, Elizabeth, 1853-1918

Contributor:

Haslehust, E. W., 1866-1949

Series:

Beautiful England

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The New Forest" by Elizabeth Godfrey is a descriptive account of the New Forest region in Hampshire, written in the early 20th century. This book combines natural observations and historical insights, likely aimed at those interested in British geography and heritage. It explores the unique landscape of the Forest, its wildlife, and its significance, drawing on the distinct characteristics that have made it a sanctuary over centuries. In this richly illustrated account, Godfrey takes the reader on a journey through the varied terrains of the New Forest, sharing insights into its flora and fauna, along with anecdotes about its history and the people who inhabit the area. The narrative intertwines themes of nature conservation and human impact, reflecting on the tensions between development and preservation. Through the lens of personal experience, Godfrey captures the charm of the Forest and its transformation over time, highlighting both its natural beauty and the historical events that have shaped it, from medieval times through to her own observations in the early 1900s. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Carol Brown, sp1nd and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 66.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2014-02-14