The Magic Forest

by Stewart Edward White

A little boy, who is a somnambulist, one night walks out of the sleeping car of a train that pulls up for a temporary stoppage on the line as it passes through a great forest. On awaking, he imagines that he is in fairyland, and that the sights and sounds around him are those of the "Magic Forest" of which he had read such interesting tales. Presently he meets with some Red Indians, who treat him kindly and take him with them on their long tramp by wood and river, and by them he is taught the Nature-wonders of bird and beast and fish—all of which are simply told and charmingly illustrated in this delightful book.
—Child Life, Volume 5.

This reproduction for Kindle includes all the original, delightful drawings.

78 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1903

About the author

From about 1900 until about 1922, he wrote fiction and non-fiction about adventure and travel, with an emphasis on natural history and outdoor living. Starting in 1922, he and his wife Elizabeth "Betty" Grant White wrote numerous books they claimed were received through channelling with spirits. They also wrote of their travels around the state of California. White died in Hillsborough, California.

Reviews

[Redfox5 · Rating 4 out of 5]

My Uncle Michael gave me this book years ago. I dismissed it as boring when I was younger becuase it's so old looking. Something I certainly don't think now I've read it. Billed as a morden fairy story (for 1903!) this is the story of a boy who sleepwalks off a train and into a forest in Canada. Because he has no idea he sleepwalks, he thinks he's been transported into a fairy tale. He joins up an Indian tribe and has adventures with them. I really liked this story and feel it would be more enjoyable if it was being read to a child as a bed time story. I feel little boys would love this tale. There is a small illustration on almost every page. Very detailed. And a few coloured full page illusrations scatted throughout the book. I'm going to keep this book, just becuase it's so old and the old style cover is beautiful.

[Heather Nimal · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a childhood book i remember my grandmother reading to me. i have been searching for it based on vague memories for years. Found it!!!!

[Judy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a pleasant surprise! When I read it to my young nephew, I'm sure his eyes will sparkle. (My copy of this book is dated 1902.)