Project Gutenberg 2015-09-16 Public domain in the USA. 682 James, G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) 1860 James, George Payne Rainsford Forest Days: A Romance of Old Times Produced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by Google Books (the Bavarian State Library) "Forest Days: A Romance of Old Times" by G. P. R. James is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The story is set in medieval England and revolves around the life of the peasantry, particularly focusing on the character of Hardy the Hunchback, who is depicted as a resilient and clever figure. The novel explores themes of class struggle, love, and conflict during the reign of Henry III, bringing to life the vibrant culture and challenges of that era. At the start of the story, readers are introduced to a quaint village and the comfortable inn that serves as a central gathering place for locals and travelers alike. The narrative begins with a nostalgic tone as it recounts the idyllic charm of rural England juxtaposed against the brewing political tensions of the period. The opening chapters showcase various characters, including Hardy, who is a peasant with a notable deformity, and hints at the arrival of influential nobles that disrupt the village's peace. The interactions between Hardy, young lovers like Ralph Harland, and the nobility set the stage for unfolding conflicts, love triangles, and issues related to social hierarchy that will be explored throughout the tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 71.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Historical fiction Adventure stories Great Britain -- History -- Richard I, 1189-1199 -- Fiction Sherwood Forest (England) -- Fiction Robin Hood (Legendary character) -- Fiction Outlaws -- Fiction PR Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Romance Category: British Literature 1049958 2025-07-20T05:59:22.019540 text/html 1050148 2024-10-24T18:02:02 text/html 469837 2025-07-20T05:59:34.123471 application/epub+zip 490886 2025-07-20T05:59:25.623473 application/epub+zip 476590 2025-07-20T05:59:24.071555 application/epub+zip 802349 2025-07-20T05:59:40.361486 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 772926 2025-07-20T05:59:33.105430 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 689134 2022-09-22T15:32:20.704551 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 971039 2025-07-20T05:59:19.755591 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 951268 2024-10-24T18:02:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18465 2025-07-20T05:59:40.489436 application/rdf+xml 15065 2025-07-20T05:59:24.583523 image/jpeg 3585 2025-07-20T05:59:24.324511 image/jpeg 459720 2025-07-20T05:59:22.098673 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