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THE ENGLISH GUIDE BOOK C.1780-1870

by John Vaughan

Published by David & Charles. 1st. 1974

Nearly fine condition in a very good dustwrapper. An illustrated history. B/w illustrations.

Wrapper spine faded.

ISBN: 0715359967
Stock no. 664649

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Contents

  • List of Illustrations
  • Preface
  • Introduction
  • 1 Travellers and Travelling
  • Broadening of minds . Growth of leisure . Dangers of travel . Modern progress . Changes in life
  • 2 Abroad
  • English travellers . English guides . John Murray III . Foreign visitors
  • 3 At Home
  • Seeking the picturesque . The Lakers . Changing tastes
  • 4 The Guides
  • The English guide book . To amuse and inform . Specialisation and decline . Origins . Maps
  • 5. Readers and Guide Books
  • Social class . Prices . bindings
  • 6. The Producers
  • Competition . London publishers . Provincial publishing . Newspaper proprietors . Librarians . Provincial printing . Illustrations
  • 7 The Authors
  • National names . Local worthies . Medical practitioners . Antiquaries . Clergy
  • Bibliographical Notes and References
  • Sources of Illustrations
  • Select Bibliography
  • Index

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