In Lakeland Dells and Fells

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In Lakeland Dells and Fells

by William T. Palmer

EN·~9 hours·11 chapters

Chapters

11 total
1

Transcriber’s Notes

6:12
2

SHEPHERD LIFE AMONG THE FELLS - I. A Link with the Past

1:09:07
3

‘FELL-WALKING’ RECORDS

40:56
4

THE COMPLETE RAMBLER - I. Up the Dale

1:32:57
5

THE DALESMEN’S SPORT - Mountain Fox-hunting

28:42
6

THE ANGLER IN THE LAKE COUNTRY - I. Trolling on Lake Windermere

54:15
7

TALES OF THE MIST

15:44
8

BY THE SHORE - I. Daybreak on the Sands

21:00
9

SPORT AMONG THE FELLS - I. Along the Heather

1:20:25
10

AMONG UNDERGROUND SCENERY

16:10

Description

Through a series of gentle wanderings, the narrator guides listeners across the rolling fells, shimmering lakes, and hidden valleys of England's famed Lake District. Each chapter reads like a day‑long stroll, marked by seasonal shifts—from blooming spring meadows to mist‑filled autumn uplands—offering both practical tips for walkers and vivid snapshots of local wildlife. The prose balances simple, affectionate observation with a quiet humor that makes even the most familiar scenes feel fresh.

Beyond the scenery, the book delves into the rhythms of country life: bustling market towns, stone‑built farms, and the traditions of fishing, climbing, and rambling that shape the region’s character. The narrator’s firsthand experience shines through, as he recounts evenings spent by firelight and solitary climbs under a starlit sky, inviting listeners to share his sense of place. Whether one plans a visit or simply wishes to linger in memory, the journey feels both reassuringly grounded and delightfully evocative.

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Language

en

Duration

~9 hours (534K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by MFR, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2020-07-10

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

William T. Palmer

William T. Palmer

1877–1954

Best known for writing vividly about the Lake District, Wales, and other British landscapes, this early 20th-century travel writer brought a walker’s eye for detail to every page. His books mix local history, scenery, and a real pleasure in exploring out-of-the-way places.

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