The Scenery And Poetry Of The English Lakes: A Summer Ramble (1852)

By Charles Mackay

Book Overview

The Scenery and Poetry of the English Lakes: A Summer Ramble is a travelogue written by Charles Mackay in 1852. The book is a detailed account of the author's journey through the Lake District in England during the summer of 1851. Mackay describes the stunning natural beauty of the region, including the mountains, lakes, waterfalls, and forests. He also discusses the local flora and fauna, as well as the history and culture of the area.In addition to his observations of the landscape, Mackay includes a number of poems inspired by his travels. These poems reflect the author's love of nature and his appreciation for the beauty of the English Lakes. The book is illustrated with engravings of the scenery, as well as portraits of notable figures associated with the region.The Scenery and Poetry of the English Lakes is considered a classic of travel writing and a seminal work in the history of the Lake District. It has been praised for its vivid descriptions of the landscape and its insights into the cultural and historical significance of the region. The book remains a popular choice for those interested in the natural beauty of England and the history of travel writing.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437309143
• ISBN13: 9781437309140
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"