Forest And Game-Law Tales V3: Gentle And Simple (1846)

by Harriet Martineau and Reinhard S. Speck

Book Overview

""Forest And Game-Law Tales V3: Gentle And Simple"" is a book written by Harriet Martineau and published in 1846. This book is a collection of short stories that revolve around the theme of forest and game laws in England during the early 19th century. The stories depict the struggles of the common people against the oppressive laws that restricted their access to the forests and game reserves, which were the main sources of their livelihood. The characters in the stories include poachers, gamekeepers, landlords, and other members of the rural community. The book explores various social issues such as class inequality, poverty, and the conflict between tradition and progress. The stories are written in a simple and engaging style that makes them accessible to a wide range of readers. Overall, ""Forest And Game-Law Tales V3: Gentle And Simple"" is a thought-provoking and entertaining book that offers a glimpse into the lives of the rural people in 19th century England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 143685069X
• ISBN13: 9781436850698
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"