The New Forest by Elizabeth Godfrey
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"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.)
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| Author | Godfrey, Elizabeth, 1853-1918 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Haslehust, E. W., 1866-1949 |
| LoC No. | 12016880 |
| Title | The New Forest |
| Series Title | Beautiful England |
| Credits |
Produced by Carol Brown, sp1nd and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | New Forest (England : Forest) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 44909 |
| Release Date | Feb 14, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 416 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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