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The Children of the New Forest

The Children of the New Forest( )
Author: Marryat, Frederick
ISBN:978-1-9764-7181-0
Publication Date:Sep 2017
Publisher:CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Book Format:Paperback
List Price:USD $23.99
Book Description:

The children of aristocratic Colonel Beverley, a Cavalier officer killed at the Battle of Naseby, are believed to have died in the flames when their house is burned by Roundhead soldiers. However, they escape and are raised by Joseph Armitage, a gamekeeper in his cottage in the New Forest. The story describes the children's adaptation to the life of simple cottagers.

Book Details
Pages:392
Detailed Subjects: Fiction / Historical / General
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):6 x 9 x 0.89 Inches
Book Weight:1.46 Pounds
Author Biography
Marryat, Frederick (Author)
Frederick Marryat was born on July 10, 1792 in London, England. He entered the Royal Navy at the age of 14 and served with distinction in many parts of the world before retiring in 1830 with the rank of captain. From 1832 to 1835, he edited the Metropolitan Magazine.

His first novel, The Naval Officer, was published in 1829. His other adult novels include Mr. Midshipman Easy, The Kings Own, Newton Forster, Peter Simple, Jacob Faithful, and The Phantom Ship. He also wrote a number of children's books including Masterman Ready, Settlers in Canada, The Mission, The Children of the New Forest, and The Little Savages. He travelled in Canada and the United States from 1837 to 1839. Afterward, he recorded his impressions in A Diary in America. He died on August 9, 1848.

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