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Frederick Marryat
The Children of the New Forest
"The Children of the New Forest" by Frederick Marryat is a children's novel published in 1847. Set during the English Civil War, it follows four orphaned Beverley children who escape Parliamentary soldiers by hiding in the New Forest. Believed dead after their home is burned, they learn to survive as foresters under a local verderer's guidance. As they adapt from genteel life to wilderness living, the eldest son Edward matures through adventures involving a sympathetic Roundhead family, military service, and romantic complications, all while concealing his true identity.
Frederick Marryat
The Children of the New Forest
"The Children of the New Forest" by Frederick Marryat is a children's novel published in 1847. Set during the English Civil War, it follows four orphaned Beverley children who escape Parliamentary soldiers and take refuge in the New Forest. Disguised as a forester's grandchildren, they must abandon their aristocratic upbringing and learn to survive off the land. As they mature into self-reliant foresters, the eldest son Edward becomes entangled with both Royalist causes and a forbidden romance, leading toward an uncertain future.
Edward G. (Edward Gheen) Cheyney
Scott Burton in the Blue Ridge
"Scott Burton in the Blue Ridge" by Edward G. Cheyney is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Scott Burton, a forester, as he embarks on a new assignment in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Faced with a complex local feud between the Morgans and the Waits, Scott navigates his responsibilities while attempting to remain neutral in a bitter conflict that influences the community's dynamics. At the start of the novel, Scott Burton grapples with mixed feelings about his transfer to North Carolina for a timber sales job, which he fears might involve detective work related to a contentious logging contract. Upon arriving in the small town of Caspar, he quickly notices the pervasive tension stemming from the longstanding feud between two families and receives warnings about how his decisions could exacerbate the situation. Scott's arrival leads him to encounter various local characters, including an old man named Sanders who provides insight into the feud, and Vic Morgan, a feisty young girl who seeks independence amidst the turmoil. As Scott becomes embroiled in the conflict, he is determined to find a way to bridge the divisions while carrying out his professional duties.
Frederick Marryat
Uudenmetsän lapset
"Uudenmetsän lapset" by Frederick Marryat is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The book is set during the tumultuous times of the English Civil War, specifically in the year 1647, focusing on the lives of the children of Colonel Beverley who tragically become orphans after their father's death in battle. The story centers around these children—Edvard, Alfred, Alice, and Edit—who find themselves in a perilous situation as they navigate the dangers of the war-torn landscape and their desperately changing lives. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to the chaotic backdrop of the English Civil War, with King Charles I in conflict with Parliament. The opening chapters depict the tragic demise of the Beverley family patriarch, leading to his children becoming orphans. Their only guardian is the loyal old gamekeeper, Jaakko, who takes on the responsibility of not only protecting the children but also teaching them to fend for themselves. As the story unfolds, tension builds when Cromwell's soldiers threaten their safety, propelling Jaakko to act swiftly to safeguard the children while dealing with the dreams and ambitions that stir within the young hearts of Edvard and his siblings. The narrative promises an engaging blend of bravery, survival, and the challenges of growing up amidst adversity.
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