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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)

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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...

Field, Forest & Folklore is inspired by my own journey through the old ways, the green world, and the landscapes that continue to shape our lives. From ancient woodland and quiet hedgerows to folklore, gardening, seasonal traditions, and stories inspired by the British countryside, this podcast explores the enduring relationship between people, place, and nature — and the quiet sense of wonder and magic that can still be found within the natural world. Thoughtful, reflective, and deeply connected to the land, Field, Forest & Folklore is an invitation to slow down, look closer, and listen to ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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.

LibriVox volunteers bring you 27 recordings of The Forest Reverie by Edgar Allan Poe. This was the Weekly Poetry project for January 2, 2022. ----- Whilst Edgar Poe was editor of the Broadway Journal, some poems were published over the signature of "A. M. Ide". In order, doubtless, to give a show of variety, Poe was then publishing some of his known works in his journal over noms de plume, and as no other writings whatever can be traced to any person bearing the name of "A. M. Ide," it is not impossible that the poems now republished in this collection may be by the author of "The Raven." ...

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, ...

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.

This is a collection of poems by Australian poet Henry Kendall. It is the second volume of his collected poems, and contains some of his most widely-known verses, such as "Bell-Birds", "The Hut by the Black Swamp", and "The Last of His Tribe". This collection is also the work on which Kendall's particular reputation for nature poetry was first based. - Summary by Carolin

Twenty-six stories of first nations' origin rendered in English in verse. The author's dedication claims the stories "help us to understand that the white man and red man are brothers." His Ojibway name was Nwah-ke-nah-go-zid. The content and tone of the poems are distinctly indigenous. An extensive bibliography provides the sources for the stories. (Summary by Czandra)

Needwood Forest is a book written by Francis Noel Clarke Mundy in 1776. Mundy describes the forest's natural beauty, its flora and fauna, and the various activities that take place within its boundaries. The book also contains historical information about the forest, including its use as a royal hunting ground during the Middle Ages. Mundy's writing style is descriptive and poetic, and he captures the essence of the forest in vivid detail. - Summary by GERALD MOE

LibriVox volunteers bring you 18 recordings of From the Forests by Henry Kendall. This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for March 29, 2020. ------ Henry Kendall was the first Australian poet to draw his inspiration from the life, scenery and traditions of the country. from the Biographical Note - The Poems of Henry Kendall

"Green Mansions: A Romance of the Tropical Forest" is a narration of his life story by Abel, a Venezuelan, to a comrade. Once a wealthy young man, he meddled in politics to the extent of provoking a revolution... which failed.Escaping into the tropical forests of Guyana Abel takes up gold hunting, then journal-writing, and fails at both. Now with no aim for his life, he drifts until he takes up residence with a remote Indian tribe. Soon he learns of a wood the Indians avoid, as it is inhabited by a dangerous Daughter of the Didi, who, they say, slew one of them with magic. The fellow was in ...

The Children of the New Forest is a children's novel published in 1847 by Frederick Marryat. It is set in the time of the English Civil War and the Commonwealth. The story follows the fortunes of the four Beverley children who are orphaned during the war, and hide from their Roundhead oppressors in the shelter of the New Forest where they learn to live off the land.The story begins in 1647 when King Charles I has been defeated in the civil war and has fled from London towards the New Forest. Parliamentary soldiers have been sent to search the forest and decide to burn Arnwood, the house of ...

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.

The Children of the New Forest is a children's novel published in 1847 by Frederick Marryat. It is set in the time of the English Civil War and the Commonwealth. The story follows the fortunes of the four Beverley children who are orphaned during the war, and hide from their Roundhead oppressors in the shelter of the New Forest where they learn to live off the land.The story begins in 1647 when King Charles I has been defeated in the civil war and has fled from London towards the New Forest. Parliamentary soldiers have been sent to search the forest and decide to burn Arnwood, the house of ...

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.