English Commons and Forests: The Story of the Battle During the Last Thirty Years for Public Rights Over the Commons and Forest of England and Wales (1894)

English Commons and Forests: The Story of the Battle During the Last Thirty Years for Public Rights Over the Commons and Forest of England and Wales is a historical book written by John Shaw Lefevre and first published in 1894. The book documents the struggle for public rights over the commons and forests of England and Wales during the thirty years leading up to its publication.Lefevre provides a detailed account of the various legal and political battles that were fought over the use of these public lands. He also discusses the social and economic factors that contributed to the struggle for public rights, including the rise of industrialization and the growth of urbanization.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of the battle for public rights. These include chapters on the history of the commons and forests, the enclosure movement, the role of the courts in protecting public rights, and the impact of the struggle on the wider political landscape.English Commons and Forests is an important historical document that sheds light on an important period in English history. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of public land use and the struggle for social and economic justice.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.