The New Forest: Its History And Its Scenery (1880)

By John Richard de Capel Wise

Book Overview

The New Forest: Its History And Its Scenery is a book written by John R. Wise in 1880. The book provides a comprehensive description of the New Forest, a large area of natural woodland located in Hampshire, England. The author delves into the history of the forest, tracing its origins from the time of William the Conqueror, who designated it as a royal hunting ground. He also describes the various flora and fauna found in the forest, including the famous New Forest ponies. The book is illustrated with numerous engravings and photographs, providing readers with a visual representation of the forest's beauty. The New Forest: Its History And Its Scenery is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history and natural beauty of this unique area of England.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: 1165118564
• ISBN13: 9781165118564
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 356 Pages
• Weight: 1.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.3" x 11.0"