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‘It would be almost impossible to imagine anyone unmoved to keen pleasure in the reading of Mr. Palmer’s book on the Lake-land he knows and loves so well.... It must suffice to recommend all lovers of Nature and good books to buy it and read it. It will—admirable test—be a delightful possession in Lake land itself.’
—Vanity Fair.
‘One of the very best studies of Lake-country life that has ever been published, and there is no dull page in it.’—London Quarterly Review.
‘Clever and pleasant reading. The book is well worth the attention of those who collect the literature of country life and sport.... Mr. Palmer traverses many branches of sport, and never writes without interest and spirit.... The whole book is worthy of the country, which has many and fine literary associations.’—Pall Mall Gazette.
‘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.
‘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.
‘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.
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