223pp; illus. dustjacket has large areas missing along top, resulting in an area of fading to top edge of boards. Story for young readers relating to Dickon, the son of Purkess, the charcoal burner who found the body of William_Rufus in the New Forest. Made and sold charcoal to the armorers and stained glass window makers.
Title: Purkess the Charcoal-Burner. A Tale of the New Forest
Edition: 1st Edition
Location Published: UK, George Harrap: 1946
Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Good
Jacket Condition: Poor
Size: 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall
Type: Book
Categories: Natural History, History
Seller ID: 025536
Keywords: charcoal makers, dickon, natural history, william rufus