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The Lake District is one of the world's most beautiful regions with devotees everywhere and its uniqueness attracts millions to Cumbria's unspoilt countryside each year. John Wyatt, who has been intimately associated with the area for over 50 years, has now written what will become the definitive book on the region. This monumental work, complemented by some 200 magnificent illustrations mainly in full colour, covers every aspect of Cumbria. Whether it be the history, the people, the architecture, the topography, the arts or the tourist attractions, all is expertly and lovingly described. Based upon a deep knowledge of almost every valley and fell the book comprehensively embraces all that is noteworthy from Morecambe Bay in the south to Solway Firth and the Scottish border in the north, and from the Irish Sea coast in the west to the Pennines in the east. Even those who know and love Cumbria will find much here that is both new and revealing. This is indeed a book which demonstrates the unrivalled knowledge of someone who probably knows more about the region than any living author.
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Cumbria The Lake District is one of the world's most beautiful regions, attracting thousands of visitors to its unspoiled countryside each year. This book looks at the people, history, landscape and tourist attractions of the region, from the Morecambe Bay to the Solway Firth and the Irish Sea to the Pennines in the east. Full description
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It certainly is a MUST for all Cumbrians who should be proud to display it on their bookshelves.' The Keswick Reminder 'A book...for discovering just how little you know about Cumbria before realising how much fun you are going to have finding it all out. --Cumbria magazine
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- PublisherRobert Hale Ltd
- Publication date2004
- ISBN 10 0709074409
- ISBN 13 9780709074403
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages608
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Cumbria: The Lake District and Its County
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The Crowood Press Ltd, United Kingdom, London
(2004)
ISBN 10: 0709074409
ISBN 13: 9780709074403
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The Lake District is one of the world's most beautiful regions with devotees everywhere and its uniqueness attracts millions to Cumbria's unspoilt countryside each year. John Wyatt, who has been intimately associated with the area for over 50 years, has now written what will become the definitive book on the region. This monumental work, complemented by some 200 magnificent illustrations mainly in full colour, covers every aspect of Cumbria. Whether it be the history, the people, the architecture, the topography, the arts or the tourist attractions, all is expertly and lovingly described. Based upon a deep knowledge of almost every valley and fell the book comprehensively embraces all that is noteworthy from Morecambe Bay in the south to Solway Firth and the Scottish border in the north, and from the Irish Sea coast in the west to the Pennines in the east. Even those who know and love Cumbria will find much here that is both new and revealing. This is indeed a book which demonstrates the unrivalled knowledge of someone who probably knows more about the region than any living author. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR005708709
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