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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.
A Complete Guide to the English Lakes, Comprising Minute Directions for the Tourist
With Mr. Wordsworth’s Description of the Scenery of the Country, etc. and Five Letters on the Geology of the Lake District
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306 pages
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2 December 2010
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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,…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781108017886 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1108017886 |
| Author: | Adam Sedgwick, William Wordsworth, John Hudson |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
| Imprint: | Cambridge University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 306 |
| Release Date: | 2 December 2010 |
| Weight: | 390g |
| Dimensions: | 216mm x 140mm x 18mm |
| Series: | Cambridge Library Collection - Earth Science |
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