A Fellwalker's Notes
Walking the English Lake District
Published on 1. February 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
216 pages
978-0-9935369-0-8 (ISBN)
Description
The Lake District is famous the world over for its beauty and cultural history. Author and illustrator John Swanson has spent many years exploring its fells and valleys, and in this book he presents a personal view of what it is to be a fell walker, experiencing the hills with boots and cagoule. Filled with tales about walks, local history and famous local personalities, illustrated with nearly 200 drawings and hand-drawn maps, it is a book that will appeal to all who love the Lake District, whether they be hardened walkers or visitors of a more leisurely disposition.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Twickenham
United Kingdom
Product notice
Laminated
Illustrations
185 drawings, 11 maps
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
323 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-9935369-0-8 (9780993536908)
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Person
John Swanson hails from the north east of England, but spent a happy early childhood in Cumbria. He is married and lives in South West London. His wife and three sons have tolerated his Lake District obsession with cheerful patience for many years.