An Excursion To The Lakes : In Westmoreland And Cumberland, August 1773 (1774) (Hardcover)

""An Excursion To The Lakes: In Westmoreland And Cumberland, August 1773"" is a travelogue written by William Hutchinson and published in 1774. The book is a detailed account of Hutchinson's journey to the Lake District in northern England during August of 1773. The author describes the natural beauty of the area, including the lakes, mountains, and waterfalls, as well as the local customs and way of life. Hutchinson also includes observations on the geology, flora, and fauna of the region, as well as historical and literary references. The book is considered an important early work on the Lake District, and its descriptions and illustrations helped to popularize the region as a tourist destination.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.