The Children of the New Forest by Frederick Marryat

Born in London, Marryat was raised in a prominent merchant family by Joseph Marryat, a member of Parliament, and his American wife Charlotte. 20.Frederick Marryat (1792-1848) was an English naval officer and novelist. His works are now largely forgotten, with the exception of his popular children's book, 'The Children of the New Forest'. AUTHOR Captian Frederick Marryat (1792 - 1848) spent most of his working life at sea, and used his experiences for the basis of much of his writing.

The freedom from adult constraint allied with the necessary disciplines to survive in a hostile world make for a gripping read. This is the first enduring historical novel for children, which conjures up as much magic today as it did on first publication. 9781853261107 The Children of the New Forest 20.6000 NZD InStock /shop/books /shop/books/teen-young-adult/fiction /shop/books/teen-young-adult /shop/books/teen-young-adult/fiction/classics Cavalier and Roundhead battle it out in the turbulent setting of the English Civil war and provide the background for this classic tale of four orphans as they face adversity, survival in the forest, reconciliation and eventual forgiveness.

Cavalier and Roundhead battle it out in the turbulent setting of the English Civil war and provide the background for this classic tale of four orphans as they face adversity, survival in the forest, reconciliation and eventual forgiveness. The freedom from adult constraint allied with the necessary disciplines to survive in a hostile world make fo.

The Children of the New Forest by Frederick Marryat