A Tour In Teesdale: Including Rokeby And Its Environs (1813)

By Richard Garland

Book Overview

A Tour in Teesdale: Including Rokeby and Its Environs is a book written by Richard Garland in 1813. The book is a travelogue that describes the author's journey through Teesdale, a valley in the north of England. Garland provides a detailed account of the landscape, history, and culture of the region, as well as its people and customs. The book is particularly notable for its description of Rokeby, a country house and estate that was owned by the poet Sir Walter Scott. Garland provides a vivid portrayal of the house and its surroundings, and includes anecdotes about Scott and his family. The book is written in a lively and engaging style, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Teesdale and the surrounding area.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165259117
• ISBN13: 9781165259113
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 100 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"