A Pictorial Guide to Lakeland Fells
A Pictorial Guide to Lakeland Fells
- ISBN 13:
9780711226586
- ISBN 10:
071122658X
- Edition: 2nd
- Format: Hardcover
- Copyright: 08/01/2007
- Publisher: Frances Lincoln Ltd
- Newer Edition
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Summary
A. Wainwright's legendary "Pictorial Guides to the Lakeland Fells" have beenest-sellers for the past fifty years. Now at last, they are being thoroughlyevised and updated, with the blessing of the Wainwright Estate. Revisedditions of each volume of the "Pictorial Guides" will appear over the nexthree years: all maps and ascent diagrams updated; paths and route indicatorsicked out in red for greater clarity; instructions on ascents and ridgeoutes revised; and, drawings and page layouts with the charm and originalityf Wainwright's originals. "The Southern Fells" includes the highest,oughest, grandest fells in Lakeland. Wainwright writes of the 'gloriousurves' and 'simple grandeur' of Great Langdale; of Wasdale, 'an emeraldmongst sombre hills'; of 'enchanting Borrowdale; of the 'sparkling radiance'f the Duddon; and of the most delectable valley of all - Eskdale, 'sanctuaryf peace and solitude'.