BY THE AUTHOR OF THE PRESENT VOLUME
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LAKE-COUNTRY RAMBLES

‘Much has been written about the Lake Country, but few Lake Country books havebeen so observant and pleasant as Mr. Palmer’s “Lake-Country Rambles.” Mr. Palmer’sunambitious volume has simplicity and real appreciation; he knows what he is writingabout, and he gives sound advice.’—Academy.

‘It would be almost impossible to imagine anyone unmoved to keen pleasure in thereading of Mr. Palmer’s book on the Lake-land he knows and loves so well.... It mustsuffice to recommend all lovers of Nature and good books to buy it and read it. It will—admirabletest—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, andthere is no dull page in it.’—London Quarterly Review.

‘Clever and pleasant reading. The book is well worth the attention of those whocollect the literature of country life and sport.... Mr. Palmer traverses many branchesof sport, and never writes without interest and spirit.... The whole book is worthy ofthe country, which has many and fine literary associations.’—Pall Mall Gazette.

‘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 uponhim, and his pages reflect it with truth and vividness ... and make the scenes hedescribes 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 Lakedistrict unpainted in words. He spends, as it were, a whole year—from spring to springagain—in Lake-land, and as the time comes round for each change of occupation he isready with stories and descriptions which leave no room for dulness.... Mr. Palmerwrites 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 thiswonderful 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 delightfulLake Country well.... These are fascinating chapters.’—Tatler.

‘No one need desire a more capable or well-informed guide than Mr. Palmer, andthose 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-CountryRambles” of his have keen delight which a saint might covet.’—Daily News.

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