A Complete Guide to the English Lakes, Comprising Minute Directions for the Tourist

Wordsworth William Adam Sedgwick Sedgwick Adam

ISBN 10: 1108017886 / ISBN 13: 9781108017886

Published by Cambridge University Press CUP, 2010

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pp. 306, Map.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Complete Guide to the English Lakes, Comprising Minute Directions for the Tourist
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press CUP
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1108017886
• ISBN 13: 9781108017886
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

First published in 1853, this is a comprehensive guide to the British Lake District. It features contributions from William Wordsworth and the geologist Adam Sedgwick, as well as a number of shorter sections by local experts on subjects such as botany and toponymy. The first part comprises detailed descriptions of the major towns and villages of the area, providing recommended routes and excursions for tourists. This is followed by Wordsworth's description of the scenery of the Lake District, offering fascinating observations on the natural formation of the landscape and the influence of human settlement. The latter part consists of a series of five letters on the geological structure of the area, written by Sedgwick between 1842 and 1853. Illustrated with detailed maps of the area, this is a key text for those interested in the history of tourism in the Lake District and its development in the Victorian period.

Book Description

First published in 1853, this is a comprehensive guide to the British Lake District. Featuring contributions from William Wordsworth and the geologist Adam Sedgwick, it is a key text for those interested in the history of tourism in the Lake District and its development in the Victorian period.