Download or read book Lake District Mountain Landforms written by Peter Wilson and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written with fell walkers and other countryside enthusiasts in mind this thoroughly engaging and absorbing book shows that there is much more to the Lake District than simply 'stanes and watter'. Have you ever wondered why Scafell is different from Skiddaw, or why the east side of Helvellyn is different from the west side, or why Ullswater is different from Windermere, or why the summit of Helm Crag is, well, a bit craggy? If so, this book will provide some answers, together with a deeper understanding of how the fell country acquired its special characteristics. The physical landscape of the Lake District acts like a giant magnet, attracting several million visitors every year to the fell country. From John Constable to Alfred Wainwright, via William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter, the Lake District has inspired visitors and residents alike. Although often romanticised in words and pictures as static and enduring, the mountains of the Lake District are dynamic elements of nature undergoing constant change. Media interest in climate change, storms, floods and landslides has done much to increase the public's perception of a 'dynamic' rather than a 'static' physical landscape.
Download or read book Classic Landforms of the Lake District written by John Boardman and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Lake District written by Charlie Emmett and published by . This book was released on 1993-12-01 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Lake District written by Ian Francis and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2022-02-21 with total page 435 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Scafell's towering volcanic crags to the deep lake-filled glacial valleys of Wasdale and Buttermere, the Lake District possesses an extraordinary variety of scenery in a relatively small area. This dramatic landscape has inspired writers, climbers, painters, and all who seek the solitude and beauty of the high fells – and wish to understand the forces that have shaped this unique place. With over 230 illustrations including maps and superb photographs with unique aerial views and panoramas, it includes: easy-to-understand explanations of how the rocks formed; how the geology affects the landscape and an exploration of the long human story of Lakeland landscapes. There are guided excursions to seven easily accessible geological locations and a dedicated website, with a Google Earth photographic guide to all the main localities mentioned in the book: lakedistrictgeology.co.uk This book will enable you to 'read' the landscape, understand how the region's rocks were formed, how glaciers and rivers sculpted the fells and valleys, and how human interaction with geology and climate has helped to create the Lake District today.
Download or read book Landscapes and Landforms of England and Wales written by Andrew Goudie and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-05-10 with total page 618 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents the geomorphological diversity of England and Wales. These regions are characterised by an extraordinary range of landforms and landscapes, reflecting both the occurrence of many different rock types and drastic climatic changes over the last few million years, including ice sheet expansion and decay. The book begins by providing the geological and geomorphological context needed in order to understand this diversity in a relatively small area. In turn, it presents nearly thirty case studies on specific landscapes and landforms, all of which are landmarks in the territory discussed. These include the famous coastal cliffs and landslides, granite tors of Dartmoor, formerly glaciated mountains of Snowdonia and the Lake District, karst of Yorkshire, and many others. The geomorphology of London and the Thames is also included. Providing a unique reference guide to the geomorphology of England and Wales, the book is lavishly illustrated with diagrams, colour maps and photos, and written in an easy-to-read style. The contributing authors are distinguished geomorphologists with extensive experience in research, writing and communicating science to the public. The book will not only be of interest to geoscientists, but will also benefit specialists in landscape research, geoconservation, tourism and environmental protection.
Download or read book Lake District written by Alastair Lee and published by White Lion Publishing. This book was released on 2010-02 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A spectacular new perspective on the Lake District from the award-winning mountain photographer and filmmaker Alastair Lee, Lake District Mountain Landscape is a work of extraordinary commitment and originality. With an emphasis on the mountain heights, Lee captures the otherworldliness and majesty of the 'English Alps' in all seasons and conditions. An experienced climber, Lee brings all his skill and tenacity to the task of capturing sunrises from the top of the highest peaks, moonlight on icy slopes and seas of cloud filling the familiar valleys of Lakeland. Ascents of seemingly unscaleable crags like Pillar and Gimmer Crag are celebrated, and 360 degree panoramas in ethereal upland light from high peaks including Helvellyn, Bowfell and Great Gable are complemented by a series of identifying sketches. In a book which will be full of revelations for Lakelanders and visitors alike, Alastair Lee renews and redefines the magic of this much loved landscape
Download or read book Mountain Geography written by Martin F. Price and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2013-08-24 with total page 397 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mountains cover a quarter of the Earth’s land surface and a quarter of the global population lives in or adjacent to these areas. The global importance of mountains is recognized particularly because they provide critical resources, such as water, food and wood; contain high levels of biological and cultural diversity; and are often places for tourism and recreation and/or of sacred significance. This major revision of Larry Price’s book Mountains and Man (1981) is both timely and highly appropriate. The past three decades have been a period of remarkable progress in our understanding of mountains from an academic point of view. Of even greater importance is that society at large now realizes that mountains and the people who reside in them are not isolated from the mainstream of world affairs, but are vital if we are to achieve an environmentally sustainable future. Mountain Geography is a comprehensive resource that gives readers an in-depth understanding of the geographical processes occurring in the world’s mountains and the overall impact of these regions on culture and society as a whole. The volume begins with an introduction to how mountains are defined, followed by a comprehensive treatment of their physical geography: origins, climatology, snow and ice, landforms and geomorphic processes, soils, vegetation, and wildlife. The concluding chapters provide an introduction to the human geography of mountains: attitudes toward mountains, people living in mountain regions and their livelihoods and interactions within dynamic environments, the diverse types of mountain agriculture, and the challenges of sustainable mountain development.
Download or read book Swimming Wild in the Lake District written by Suzanna Cruickshank and published by Vertebrate Publishing. This book was released on 2020-04-09 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Swimming Wild in the Lake District by Suzanna Cruickshank is an informative and inspiring book for both new and experienced wild swimmers, exploring the larger lakes in the beautiful Lake District National Park. The book explores secluded wild swimming locations in the tourist hotspots of Windermere and Derwent Water and takes you to the tranquil hidden gems of Bassenthwaite, Crummock Water and Devoke Water, with the emphasis on taking time to enjoy the stunning surroundings. Imagine yourself gliding through clear, still water, surrounded by rugged fells, with only the sound of birdsong to accompany you. The book is full of useful tips for both new and experienced wild swimmers; it contains sections on getting started in wild swimming, how to look after your own safety and impartial advice on all the essential kit you'll need, as well as what you don't need. Illustrated with stunning photography, and featuring overview maps, the book has all the practical information you need to plan your wild swimming adventure, including access to the lakes by car or public transport where possible, thorough information about the best wild swimming locations on all the featured lakes and details of the best pubs and cafes for a much-needed post-swim drink or meal. Suzanna vividly describes her wild swimming experiences and brings the characteristics of each lake to life. Whether you're an experienced wild swimmer or just dipping your toes in the water for the first time you'll find plenty to inspire your next adventure.
Download or read book The Lake District National Park written by John Wyatt and published by Michael Joseph. This book was released on 1987 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE ENGLISH LAKE DISTRICT, WITH ITS SIXTEEN LAKES FLANKED WITH A SERIES OF RADIATING MOUNTAIN RANGES, CONTAINS SOME OF THE FINEST LANDSCAPE IN EUROPE. SINCE IT WAS ENTHUSIASTICALLY 'DISCOVERED' BY THE ARTISTS AND WRITERS OF THE LATE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY, AND WORDSWORTH WROTE HIS GUIDEBOOK, IT HAS ENJOYED IMMENSE POPULARITY. THE LAKE DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK IS THE LARGEST OF THE TEN NATIONAL PARKS IN BRITAIN WITH 880 SQUARE MILES OF UNSPOILT COUNTRYSIDE WITHIN WHICH ARE VAST AREAS OF OPEN ACCESS, FROM ITS LAKES AND RIVERS, DALES AND WOODLANDS, TO THE CRAGS OF THE HIGHEST LAND IN ENGLAND.
Download or read book The Geology of the English Lake District written by John Postlethwaite and published by . This book was released on 1906 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Description of the Scenery in the Lake District Intended as a Guide to Strangers Classic Reprint written by William Ford and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-03-22 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from A Description of the Scenery in the Lake District, Intended as a Guide to Strangers Mountains yield to none, however individually inferior they may be, owing to their being seldom seen in a detached point of view: although, on the other hand, they have thus the advantage of forming combinations at once grand and sublime, towering above each other, or rising in ridges like the mighty billows of the ocean. Their general covering is a rich green turf, affording excellent pasturage to large flocks of sheep. The brown of the dying fern and the pur ple hue of the heather add to the variety no less than the beauty of the tints. On some, rocks predominate others have their fronts torn and ploughed up by bursts and speats of rain, exposing and laying bare the soil. The vallies which lie between these masses, are not formed like those of Wales, by the sloping sides of the mountains meeting, so as to leave little room for anything but a terrace road and rugged bed of a. River; but they wind amongst the hills with intricate and abrupt turnings, and in the level bottoms, either a lake quietly rests, or wooded hows and little knolls, on which the cottages are perched, rise out of green meadows and smiling corn fields. It is a great recommendation also to these vales, that each has its peculiar character, no one taken as a whole, bearing much resemblance to any other. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book The Geology of the Lake District written by J. E. Marr and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2015-03-12 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1916, this book contains a condensed account of the geology of the Lake District and how geology has influenced its visible features. The text is illustrated with a number of drawings and photographs showing significant geological structures, and points of interest to the trained geologist are printed in smaller type to allow non-specialist readers to skip remarks containing more than the usual amount of scientific discussion. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of geology.
Download or read book Capturing the mountains written by George Dixon Abraham and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Mountains in the Mind written by George Collard and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Lake District written by William Harold Pearsall and published by London : Collins. This book was released on 1973 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Mining and Quarrying in Neolithic Europe written by Anne Teather and published by Oxbow Books. This book was released on 2019-06-30 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The social processes involved in acquiring flint and stone in the Neolithic began to be considered over thirty years ago, promoting a more dynamic view of past extraction processes. Whether by quarrying, mining or surface retrieval, the geographic source locations of raw materials and their resultant archaeological sites have been approached from different methodological and theoretical perspectives. In recent years this has included the exploration of previously undiscovered sites, refined radiocarbon dating, comparative ethnographic analysis and novel analytical approaches to stone tool manufacture and provenancing. The aim of this volume in the Neolithic Studies Group Papers is to explore these new findings on extraction sites and their products. How did the acquisition of raw materials fit into other aspects of Neolithic life and social networks? How did these activities merge in creating material items that underpinned cosmology, status and identity? What are the geographic similarities, constraints and variables between the various raw materials, and how does the practise of stone extraction in the UK relate to wider extractive traditions in northwestern Europe? Eight papers address these questions and act as a useful overview of the current state of research on the topic.
Download or read book Place Nature and Spirit A Lake District Experience written by Nigel Hammett and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-05-01 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book uses some of the poetry of William Wordsworth to examine the changed aesthetic of landscape at the heart of the Romantic Era. Wordsworth was the greatest figure of the English Lake District and his work looked forward to the conservationist and environmental movement of the modern era.
