Project Gutenberg 2010-11-23 Public domain in the USA. 125 Roberts, Charles G. D., Sir 1860 1943 Roberts, Sir Charles George Douglas Roberts, Charles George Douglas, Sir Roberts, Sir Charles G. D. The Forge in the Forest Being the Narrative of the Acadian Ranger, Jean de Mer, Seigneur de Briart; and How He Crossed the Black Abbé; and of His Adventures in a Strange Fellowship Produced by Al Haines "The Forge in the Forest" by Sir Charles G. D. Roberts is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in the Acadian region of Nova Scotia, focusing on Jean de Mer, the Seigneur de Briart, and his son Marc as they navigate the tumultuous tensions between the Acadians and the English during a period of conflict. This richly detailed narrative intertwines themes of loyalty, heritage, and the struggle against oppression, centering on the family’s resilience in the face of threats, particularly from the enigmatic Black Abbé. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to the idyllic yet historically charged setting of Acadie, where memories of a past civilization linger amid the pastoral landscape. As the narrative begins, we meet Marc and his father, who have just reunited after a prolonged separation due to the war. Their tensions with English forces are palpable, and discussions reveal Marc’s deep loyalty to his father and his commitment to the Acadian cause. However, they soon find themselves in dire circumstances when the Black Abbé, a treacherous priest, captures them, branding Marc as a traitor and spy. The opening scenes set the stage for intrigue and action, hinting at a battle not just for survival, but for identity and honor in a land overshadowed by conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Historical fiction Canada -- History -- To 1763 (New France) -- Fiction Acadians -- Fiction PS Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels 334772 2025-08-13T13:06:47.407986 text/html 321686 2021-01-06T22:40:02 text/html 695467 2025-08-13T13:06:53.648029 application/epub+zip 699611 2025-08-13T13:06:49.209964 application/epub+zip 201822 2025-08-13T13:06:48.074945 application/epub+zip 844049 2025-08-13T13:06:57.049975 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 826036 2025-08-13T13:06:52.918888 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 251228 2022-09-15T10:05:16.729395 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 300466 2025-08-13T13:06:46.523970 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 300058 2021-01-06T22:40:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 300049 2021-01-06T22:40:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20946 2025-08-13T13:06:57.184875 application/rdf+xml 10822 2025-08-13T13:06:48.574969 image/jpeg 2993 2025-08-13T13:06:48.321925 image/jpeg 117057 2021-01-06T22:40:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 603671 2021-01-06T22:40:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 116996 2021-01-06T22:40:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 672618 2025-08-13T13:06:47.458946 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia