On Cambrian and Cumbrian Hills: Pilgrimages to Snowdon and Scafell

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On Cambrian and Cumbrian Hills: Pilgrimages to Snowdon and Scafell

by Henry S. Salt

EN·~2 hours·10 chapters

Chapters

10 total
1

ON CAMBRIAN AND

0:20
2

To C. L. S.

0:40
3

Preface to First Edition

0:52
4

ON CAMBRIAN AND CUMBRIAN HILLS - I Pilgrims of the Mountain

25:38
5

II At the Shrine of Snowdon

25:51
6

III At the Shrine of Scafell

25:21
7

IV Pleasures of the Heights

21:24
8

V Wild Life

24:56
9

VI The Barren Hillside

14:46
10

VII Slag-Heap or Sanctuary?

19:24

Description

The author's voice carries a quiet reverence for the rugged landscapes of Wales and the Lake District, inviting listeners to wander with him through mist‑clad valleys, craggy ridges and shining tarns. He sketches the hills as “homely Alps,” showing how the shape of a summit, the whisper of wind, and the flash of sudden sunlight can stir the same awe once reserved for foreign peaks. Through lyrical passages and thoughtful anecdotes, he paints each ascent as a personal pilgrimage, a chance to feel the heartbeat of the mountains and to understand why they merit protection before tourism erodes their solitude.

Beyond the descriptive beauty, the narrative explores how attitudes toward these uplands have shifted over generations, moving from fearful awe to appreciative admiration. The author weaves history, poetry and gentle advocacy into a meditation that feels both timeless and urgent, offering modern listeners a contemplative guide to experiencing the Cambrian and Cumbrian hills without ever leaving home.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (152K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Jan-Fabian Humann and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2015-04-13

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Henry S. Salt

Henry S. Salt

1851–1939

A thoughtful Victorian reformer who wrote with unusual warmth about justice, compassion, and the lives of animals. His work helped shape early arguments for animal rights and linked them to a wider vision of humane social change.

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