A Picturesque Tour of the English
Lakes, Containing a Description of the Most
Romantic Scenery of Cumberland, Westmoreland,
and Lancashire, with Accounts of Ancient and
Modern Manners and Customs, and Elucidation of
the History and Antiquities of that Part of the
Country &c. &c.
Illustrated with Forty-Eight Coloured Views,
Drawn by Messrs. T H Fielding and J Walton,
During a Two Year Residence Among the Lakes.
William Clowes for R. Ackermann. London. 1821.
Large 4to, 340mm x 275mm (13" x 11").This was
also available in folio unbound format on hand
made paper . . there are from this version NOt
the book
This wonderful work was completed following a
two year tour by Fielding & Walton in the
English Lake District. The volume describes
aspects of life in the area, the unique scenery,
history, antiquities, habits and customs of the
local people. The plates are dated between May
1820 and April 1821 and depict typical Lake
District views and scenes including Grasmere,
Rydal Water, Coniston, Keswick, Windermere,
Ambleside, Patterdale, Penrith and Cockermouth.
