‘In his pages we find every phase of the fells and lakes mirrored with affectionate fidelity.... One of the most fascinating books of country life that have appeared since Richard Jefferies opened the gates of his literary Arcadia.’—Manchester Guardian.
‘Mr. Palmer is a most instructive and agreeable companion in exploring those characteristics of the people and country which, though less familiar, are the very salt and essence of a proper appreciation of lake-land. Mr. Palmer knows the lake country thoroughly, and, what is more to the purpose, he is able to impart to the reader most of the pleasure he has made for himself.’—Whitehaven News.
‘A very charming book on a charming district.... It is hard, indeed, to assign a limit to the varieties of entertainment that this fascinating book contains.’—Pilot.
‘The book has the great living quality of faithfulness. The author renders simply but vividly just what he has seen, and, as his experiences have been often adventurous, this earnest accuracy results in a narrative power which constantly holds the reader. There is quite an Homeric flavour about some of the pieces.’—Speaker.
‘The pleasant journal of a man who sees natural beauty with quick, clear eyes; there seems to be no sport, no custom, or toil, or delight, about which he has nothing to say—all are familiar to him, and are chronicled with an appreciation which is infectious and advice which is valuable.’—Bookman.
‘A volume to be welcomed by all lovers of the Lakes.’—Saturday Review.
London: CHATTO & WINDUS, 111 St Martin’s Lane, W.C.
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