Lake District by L Russell Muirhead c1939 Penguin Guides with 8 page Bartholomews Maps in three colours

£6.95

Title: Lake District-With an 8-Page Atlas of Bartholomew’s Maps in Three Colours
Author: L. Russell Muirhead (Editor)
Publisher: Penguin Guides
Publication Date: c1939
Format: Softback

Condition: Covers are good with minor bumping to spine ends. It is complete with its dust jacket which is a bit edgy and has a few tears. Pages are clean and have maps to the centre.

Book measures: 18cm x 11cm with 154 pages

Description

This 1939 Penguin Guide, penned by L. Russell Muirhead, is an essential pre-war companion for exploring the English Lake District. It provides detailed, practical information on routes, accommodations, and local history for motorists, cyclists, and walkers alike. Written just before the outbreak of World War II, the guide captures the region’s timeless beauty and offers a fascinating snapshot of inter-war British tourism and travel logistics in Cumbria’s mountainous landscape, covering areas like Windermere and Keswick.

Additional information

Weight 0.500 kg