‘A most fascinating and delightful book. Mr. Palmer knows his Lake-land thoroughly; no phase of its many-sided life has escaped his notice. The spirit of the place is upon him, and his pages reflect it with truth and vividness ... and make the scenes he describes live before the reader in a manner which recalls the work of Richard Jefferies. We cordially thank Mr. Palmer for a most fascinating volume.’—Monthly Register.
‘In his very entertaining book Mr. Palmer has left none of the aspects of the Lake district unpainted in words. He spends, as it were, a whole year—from spring to spring again—in Lake-land, and as the time comes round for each change of occupation he is ready with stories and descriptions which leave no room for dulness.... Mr. Palmer writes as one who knows from experience the delights of a country life.’—Daily Graphic.
‘It has the sweetness and light of the country and of country life in its pages.... Here is a volume by a true lover of Nature and a keen observer of her ways. Moreover, Mr. Palmer writes with happy touches such as come of long communings with Nature.... It is pleasant to read a book of nature-studies like this.’—Daily Chronicle.
‘Mr. Palmer’s charmingly written volume.... If one would know what magic this wonderful district holds he must go to Mr. Palmer for further guidance.’—Morning Leader.
‘One of the most interesting topographical books that I have read for a long time. It is full of exciting climbing by night as well as by day. Mr. Palmer knows that delightful Lake Country well.... These are fascinating chapters.’—Tatler.
‘No one need desire a more capable or well-informed guide than Mr. Palmer, and those who have no intention of visiting Lake-land will find his book delightful.’—Times.
‘Mr. Palmer must not be alarmed if his reviewers envy him. Those “Lake-Country Rambles” of his have keen delight which a saint might covet.’—Daily News.
‘Could only have been written by one who has actually rambled over the ground he speaks of; the papers have the merit which intelligent observation at first hand almost always gives.’—Westmorland Gazette.
‘Mr. Palmer possesses in a very eminent degree that true art which consists in dressing nature to advantage, and it is joined to a clear, natural, and picturesque style. His book is one which it is a pleasure to read and a pleasure to recommend.’—Glasgow Herald.
‘These pages are all imbued with the most simple and unaffected poetic feeling, and with a sympathy keenly awake to the beauties of Nature.... A book which is singularly interesting and thoroughly readable.’—Guardian.