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Frederick Marryat
The Children of the New Forest
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'The Children of the New Forest' is a classic children's novel written by Frederick Marryat, first published in 1847. The story is set during the English Civil War and follows the adventures of four orphaned siblings, Edward, Humphrey, Edith, and Alice Beverley, who are forced to flee from their home in Barnet and take refuge in the New Forest after their royalist father is killed in battle. The children are taken in and raised by a gamekeeper named Jacob Armitage, who teaches them survival skills and helps them to adjust to their new life in the forest. As they grow up, they encounter various challenges and dangers, including the threat of discovery by Parliamentarian soldiers, but they also form close bonds with each other and with the other inhabitants of the forest. The novel explores themes of loyalty, courage, and the importance of family, as the Beverley siblings learn to rely on each other and on their own resources in order to survive. Marryat's vivid descriptions of the New Forest and its inhabitants bring the setting to life, and the characters are well-drawn and engaging. 'The Children of the New Forest' is a timeless tale of adventure and survival that has captivated generations of readers. Its themes of resilience and the power of family continue to resonate with audiences today, making it a classic of children's literature that is well worth reading...
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