Gabriel: A Story Of Wichnor Wood (1852)

Gabriel: A Story of Wichnor Wood is a novel written by Mary Botham Howitt and published in 1852. The story is set in the forest of Wichnor, which is located in the English county of Staffordshire. The main character of the book is Gabriel, a young boy who lives with his mother in a small cottage on the edge of the forest. Gabriel is an orphan, and his mother works hard to support them both by weaving and selling baskets.The book follows Gabriel as he explores the forest and interacts with its various inhabitants, including animals and other humans. He befriends a wise old owl and a mischievous squirrel, and he learns important lessons about nature and the environment. Gabriel also meets a group of gypsies who are passing through the forest, and he learns about their way of life.As the story progresses, Gabriel becomes more and more curious about the mysterious man who lives deep in the forest. This man, known as the Hermit, is rumored to be a powerful wizard who can control the elements. Gabriel is determined to meet the Hermit and learn his secrets, but he soon discovers that the Hermit is not what he seems.Overall, Gabriel: A Story of Wichnor Wood is a charming and engaging novel that celebrates the beauty and wonder of the natural world. It is a timeless tale that will appeal to readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.