English Commons And Forests: The Story Of The Battle During The Last Thirty Years For Public Rights Over The Commons And Forest Of England And Wale

By George Shaw-Lefevre Eversley, Charles McKew Donor Parr, Charles McKew Parr

Book Overview

""English Commons And Forests"" by John Shaw Lefevre is a historical account of the battle for public rights over the commons and forests of England and Wales during the last thirty years of the 19th century. The book provides a detailed overview of the legal and political struggles between landowners and the public over the use and access of these common lands. Lefevre explores the origins and historical significance of these common lands, as well as the various laws and regulations that were enacted to protect them. He also examines the social and economic impact of the enclosures and privatization of these lands, and the resistance and protests that emerged in response. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of English common lands and the struggle for public rights over natural resources.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164634402
• ISBN13: 9781164634409
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 436 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"