The New Foresta Personal View By C A Brebbia 2nd C A Brebbia by C. A. Brebbia 9781845641450, 1845641450 instant download after payment.

This book offers a personal view of the New Forest which stems from theauthor's many years of residence and research activities within the Forest.This has provided him with a deep appreciation of its unique rural charm and rich history.First published in 1998, this New Edition has been produced in a largerformat and includes additional historical material, updates and many new photos.In writing this book the author wishes to share with readers his ownenjoyment of this special part of England. Its difference from many othernational parks is that it is home to many people and this has given theForest a more dynamic environment. The New Forest has continued to developand change over its ten centuries without losing its unique rural outlook.It has been a royal hunting ground, a source of timber to the nation,provided open space for grazing cattle, a source of minerals and charcoal,and more recently, a place dedicated to relaxation and leisure. In spite of these changes its character has remained remarkably unspoilt and many of itscustoms have survived to the present day.