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  • The New Forest

    Its History and Its Scenery

    by John R. Wise ...
    In "The New Forest," John R. Wise masterfully weaves a tapestry of rich landscapes, poignant narratives, and ecological reflections that explore the intricate relationships between humans and nature. Set against the backdrop of the titular New Forest, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the book employs a lyrical prose style that combines vivid imagery with introspective commentary. Wise's work resonates ... Read more

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  • The New Forest, Its History and its Scenery

    by John R. Wise ...
    Under the title of the New Forest I have thought it best to include the whole district lying between the Southampton Water and the Avon, which, in the beginning of Edward I.'s reign, formed its boundaries. To have restricted myself to its present limits would have deprived the reader of all the scenery along the coast, and that contrast which a Forest requires to bring out all its beauties. The ... Read more

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  • The Cousins' Courtship - Volume II

    by John R. Wise ...
    This is volume II of John R. Wise's 1859 novel "The Cousins' Courtship". His first novel, this charming, classic tale of traditional English life will appeal to all true lovers of the English language, and it would make for a worthy addition to any bookshelf. John Richard de Capel Wise (1883 - 1890) was an English writer, journalist, and editor. Other notable works by this author include: "The ... Read more

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  • Shakespeare - His Birthplace and Its Neighbourhood

    by John R. Wise ...
    First published in 1861, "Shakespeare: His Birthplace and its Neighbourhood" contains a detailed history of the English town Stratford-upon-Avon and its surrounding areas by John R. Wise. John Richard de Capel Wise (1883 - 1890) was an English writer, journalist, and editor. Other notable works by this author include: "The First of May: A Fairy Masque" (1881), "The New Forest: its History and its ... Read more

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  • The History of the Countryside

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  • The Natural History of Selborne

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  • A History of Trees

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  • Eliza's Daughter

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    by Joan Aiken ...
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  • Kilvert's Diary 1870-1879 - Selections from the Diary of the REV. Francis Kilvert

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