The Children of the New Forest

'The Children of the New Forest' is a classic historical adventure set against the turbulent backdrop of the English Civil War. Following the defeat of King Charles I, the four Beverley children-Edward, Humphrey, Alice, and Edith-are forced to flee their ancestral home after it is destroyed by Parliamentary forces. Believed to have perished in the flames, they are rescued and hidden by Jacob Armitage, a loyal forester who takes them deep into the heart of the New Forest.Under Jacob’s tutelage, the high-born siblings must cast aside their aristocratic upbringing to learn the essential skills of the woodsman: hunting, farming, and surviving off the land. As they mature, the children navigate the perils of a divided nation, struggling to maintain their secret identities while remaining steadfast in their loyalty to the Crown. Captain Marryat masterfully blends elements of a survivalist manual with a compelling family drama, exploring themes of resilience, resourcefulness, and the shifting social landscape of 17th-century England. This work remains a cornerstone of children’s literature, celebrated for its vivid depiction of the forest wilderness and its timeless tale of courage in the face of political upheaval.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.