First published in 1862, this vintage book contains a detailed and profusely-illustrated guide to the New Forest area of England. Including detailed historical information as well as beautiful contemporary observations and descriptions, "The New Forest - Its History and its Scenery" is not to be missed by those with an interest in this beautiful area of England and the English countryside in general. Contents include: "Its scenery," "Its Early History," "Its Later History," "Calshot Castle and the Old South-eastern Coast," "Beaulieu Abbey," "The South-western Part-Brockenhurst, Boldre, Sway, Hinchelsea, and Burley," "The Central Part-Lyndhurst," "Minestead and Rufus's Stone," "The Northern Part-Stoney-Cross, Bramble Hill, Fritham, Bentley, Eyeworth, Sloden," etc.