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Best-selling author and novelist, Elen Sentier, is a wilderness woman. Born on Dartmoor, she grew up on Exmoor, in a family who had practiced the Old Ways of British magic for many generations. Wild at heart, she’s a quirky, unconventional person with an intensely strong connection to nature, ecology and the environment. Elen lives in the middle of the Long Forest, in the wilds of the Stretton Hills in Shropshire, sharing her wild garden and her eccentric old farmhouse with her black witchy cat, her particle-physics partner, and a host of wildlife.

Forest celebrates the diverse ways in which trees and forests are as magnificent, economically relevant and profoundly enchanting today as they ever have been. Journeying across the continents, Matt Collins and Roo Lewis tie together both the historical context and modern-day applications of...

If you have listened to (or read) Solario the Tailor on Librivox you know that collection of stories is the second a two volume set of remarkable fairy stories written by William Bowen. The stories told in Solario the Tailor are best enjoyed and understood after first reading this first volume which tells of the Prince who freed Solario and performed many other wonderful and magical acts. You are sure to enjoy these tales which lead up to the nights sitting at the feet of Solario as he weaves the enchanting tales found in that book. (Summary by Hox)

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Children of the New Forest by Frederick Marryat is a historical novel set during the English Civil War. After their father, a Royalist colonel, is killed, four orphaned children—Edward, Humphrey, Alice, and Edith Beverley flee to the New Forest. They are sheltered by Jacob Armitage, a forester, who teaches them survival skills. Living in hiding, Edward later joins the Royalist cause, while his siblings maintain their rural life. The story explores themes of loyalty, resilience, and justice. Eventually, King Charles II is restored, and Edward regains his inheritance, reuniting with his family...

The Forest is a short collection of Ben Jonson's poetry. This collection of fifteen poems first appeared in the 1616 first folio of his collected works. (Summary by Sheldon Greaves)

A Gothic novel famously mentioned by Jane Austen in "Northanger Abbey" as an inspiration for the romantic ideals and supernatural fears of Catherine. Ann Radcliffe has been called the "Great Enchantress" of her age and this is one of her finest novels. Supernatural eerie thrills, midnight explorations of draughty corridors and mysterious partly burned notes all play their parts. There are noblemen in disguise, a duel, a trial, a dangerous illness, a deathbed confession and, of course, a dark and handsome hero with a fatal secret! - Summary by Beth ThomasThis project was proof-listened by Betty...

In the northern outreaches of the Canadian wilderness, it was understood that the Hudson Bay Company governed all trading, and one factor named Galen Albret took his position seriously. Free traders, or those who dared try to do their trading outside of the Company, found themselves having to face Galen Albret and his methods of dealing with them. One or two offenses he might tolerate, but for those who repeatedly refuse to acknowledge his warning out, he would send them on “La Longue Traverse” through the wilderness without supplies, and from which they seldom returned.Ned Trent was one ...

Another delightful children's book by Clara Dillingham Pierson about various forest animals - what they do, and what they are like. Each one also giving subtle moral and life lessons to young children. - Summary by Claire Schreuder

Welcome to Forests, Folklore & Fantasy, a podcast exploring the past, the present, the green, and the fantastical. Your host is Kellie (K.M.) Rice, a fantasy author and lifelong student of history and the natural world. In each episode, either solo or with a guest, she explores a variety of topics with the goal of creatively inspiring and educating her audience. Don’t miss out on your weekly dose of whimsy! Follow Forests, Folklore & Fantasy and Kellie’s social media to join the discussion and community of kindred spirits.

For listeners who enjoyed Finding the Mother Tree and The Hidden Life of Trees comes the first-ever book about a movement to restore biodiversity in our cities and towns by transforming empty lots, backyards, and degraded land into mini-forests. Author Hannah Lewis is the forest maker turning asphalt into ecosystems to save the planet, and she wants everyone to know they can do it too.

Join Ranger Theo Wilder as he ventures into Electric Forest, where 50,000 music lovers transform a Michigan woodland into a glowing wonderland each June. Discover secret paths, forest family traditions, and hidden surprises that make this four-day festival pure enchantment. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.aiThis show includes AI-generated content.

Dive into the enchanting world of Romance of the Forest, a Gothic novel that inspired the romantic ideals and supernatural fears of Catherine in Jane Austens Northanger Abbey. Penned by the illustrious Ann Radcliffe, often hailed as the Great Enchantress of her time, this novel is a masterclass in eerie thrills. Experience midnight explorations through drafty corridors, uncover mysterious notes, and encounter noblemen in disguise. With elements such as a dramatic duel, a gripping trial, a perilous illness, and a deathbed confession, the story is further heightened by the presence of a dark, ...

Birds and Nature was a captivating monthly publication produced by the Nature Study Publishing Company in Chicago from 1897 to 1907. This beautifully crafted magazine features a delightful mix of short poems, engaging anecdotes, and factual descriptions of birds, animals, and other natural wonders, all accompanied by stunning color plates. Published under various titles such as Birds, Birds and all Nature, and Nature and Art, it invites readers to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature. - Summary by J. M. Smallheer

Whispers of Wonder: Stories from the Camp Hollow Forest is a magical storytelling podcast inspired by the enchanting world of Camp Hollow, where handcrafted porcelain creatures come alive through whimsical tales, artisan interviews, and imaginative journeys into nature-inspired design. Each episode explores the stories behind collectible treasures, celebrating craftsmanship, wonder, and the emotional connections people form with keepsake jewelry. In the heart of every episode is a journey into artistry and storytelling, where listeners discover how tiny animal-inspired creations become ...

Is the show where we get to know artist and know the deep inside of the brain and you know try to figure out what helps them creatively. We don’t judge at all we just tried to encourage and show artists that they are being supported in the right way and that’s love.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-forest-radio-black-couch-talk--6825789/support.

Guided by Voices was one of the most popular indie-rock bands of the 1990s. Critics internationally have lauded the band's brain trust, Robert Pollard, as a once-in-a-generation artist. Pollard has been compared by The New York Times to Mozart, Rossini, and Paul McCartney (in the same sentence) and everyone from P. J. Harvey, Radiohead, R.E.M., the Strokes, and U2 has sung his praises and cited his music as an influence. But it all started rather prosaically.

In the latter years of his life, Hudson settled in southern England, becoming an early advocate for the RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds). In his reflective work, Birds and Man, he shares his profound love for birds and passionately argues for their protection. Join Hudson as he explores the intricate relationship between humanity and nature, urging us to cherish and safeguard our feathered friends. - Summary by clarinetcarrot

A guide to the spectacular oddities of the New Zealand forest, by the bestselling author of The Meaning of Trees and Secrets of the Sea Deep in the forest, in places you would never think to look, are some of the most remarkable creatures. Overlooked and unsung, this is the forgotten forest: a...

Conjuror’s House: A Romance of the Free Forest is a thrilling adventure set in the Canadian wilderness. At a remote Hudson Bay trading post, Ned Trent challenges the iron rule of the ruthless factor Galen Albret—while falling in love with his daughter. A story of defiance, survival, and romance.