Project Gutenberg 2008-02-03 Public domain in the USA. 126 Nicholls, H. G. (Henry George) 1825 1867 The Forest of Dean: An Historical and Descriptive Account Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler "The Forest of Dean: An Historical and Descriptive Account" by H. G. Nicholls is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the rich history and cultural significance of the Forest of Dean, a region in Gloucestershire known for its unique geography and historical connections to iron mining and local traditions. It aims to provide a comprehensive narrative derived from both personal observations and various historical sources that delve into the past of this remarkable area. At the start of the book, the author expresses disappointment that no prior history of the Forest of Dean had been published, prompting him to undertake this project. He introduces themes of local traditions, the significance of iron mining, and references to historical figures and events. Nicholls emphasizes the importance of capturing the area's heritage before the old customs fade away, indicating that the content will blend archival research with vivid descriptions to engage both local residents and general readers interested in the history of this picturesque locale. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Archaeology England -- Description and travel Technology -- History Dean, Forest of (England : Forest) Iron industry and trade -- England -- Dean, Forest of DA Text Archaeology United Kingdom Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - European Browsing: History - General Browsing: Travel & Geography 728172 728217 2024-10-10T12:58:39.365009 2023-09-11T05:10:28.166466 text/html text/html 729345 2008-02-03T13:37:11 text/html 2374247 2008-02-03T13:45:25 text/html application/zip 2557206 2024-10-10T12:59:00.669891 application/epub+zip 2545790 2024-10-10T12:58:44.694981 application/epub+zip 310825 2024-10-10T12:58:42.384978 application/epub+zip 2876934 2024-10-10T12:59:09.756811 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2810076 2024-10-10T12:58:57.456890 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 503645 2022-09-11T10:21:54.195144 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 592819 592796 2024-10-10T12:58:36.061982 2023-09-11T05:10:25.401451 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 592567 2008-02-03T13:45:25 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 216368 2008-02-03T13:45:25 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 21001 2024-10-10T12:59:09.944812 application/rdf+xml 21144 2024-10-10T12:58:43.111960 image/jpeg 4515 2024-10-10T12:58:42.748962 image/jpeg 2497194 2024-10-10T12:58:39.529990 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog