The Warwick Woodlands: Or Things As They Were Twenty Years Ago (1851)

By Henry William Herbert and Frank Forester

Book Overview

The Warwick Woodlands: Or Things As They Were Twenty Years Ago is a novel written by Frank Forester and originally published in 1851. The story is set in the Warwick Woodlands, a rural area in New York State, and follows the lives of several characters who live there. The main protagonist is a young man named Harry Vane, who returns to the Warwick Woodlands after spending several years away at school. He is reunited with his childhood friends, including the beautiful and spirited Kate Walton, and together they explore the woods and engage in various adventures. The novel also delves into the social and economic dynamics of the Warwick Woodlands, including the tensions between the wealthy landowners and the poorer farmers and laborers. There are also romantic subplots involving several of the characters, as well as themes of loyalty, honor, and the importance of preserving nature. Overall, The Warwick Woodlands: Or Things As They Were Twenty Years Ago is a nostalgic and romanticized portrayal of rural life in mid-19th century America, with a focus on the joys and challenges of growing up and finding one's place in the world.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: 1165673606
• ISBN13: 9781165673605
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 214 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"