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The Children of the New Forest: Novels of Captain Marryat
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781025548463
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 342
Weight: 1.06
Height: 0.71 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Children of the New Forest is a captivating historical adventure set during the height of the English Civil War. Following the defeat of King Charles I, the four Beverley children-orphaned and forced to flee their ancestral home-find sanctuary in the depths of the New Forest. Under the guidance of a wise old forester, they transition from a life of privilege to one of survival, learning to live off the land while concealing their true identities from the pursuing Roundhead soldiers.
As a quintessential coming-of-age story, the novel explores themes of resilience, loyalty, and the struggle to maintain one's principles in a time of political upheaval. Captain Frederick Marryat masterfully balances the tension of the children's hidden life with rich descriptions of the natural world and the shifting landscape of 17th-century England. The Children of the New Forest remains a beloved classic, offering readers a window into the past through a narrative that celebrates the strength of the human spirit.
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