The Scenery Of England And Wales: Its Character And Origin (1869)

By Daniel Mackintosh

Book Overview

The Scenery of England and Wales: Its Character and Origin is a book written by Daniel Mackintosh and published in 1869. The book is a comprehensive study of the natural and man-made features of the landscapes of England and Wales, exploring their geological, geographical, and historical origins. Mackintosh provides detailed descriptions of the various regions, including the Lake District, the Peak District, and the Welsh mountains, as well as the rivers, coasts, and forests of England and Wales. He also discusses the impact of human activity on the landscape, from the prehistoric period to the present day. The book is illustrated with numerous engravings and maps, and is considered a valuable resource for anyone interested in the natural and cultural history of England and Wales.Being An Attempt To Trace The Nature Of The Geological Causes, Especially Denudation, By Which The Physical Features Of The Country Have Been Produced. Founded On The Results Of Many Years; Personal Observations, And Illustrated By Eighty-Six Woodcuts, Including Sections, And Views Of Scenery From Original Sketches Or From Photographs.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: 1437330215
• ISBN13: 9781437330212
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 456 Pages
• Weight: 1.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"