
audiobook
ON CAMBRIAN AND
To C. L. S.
Preface to First Edition
ON CAMBRIAN AND CUMBRIAN HILLS - I Pilgrims of the Mountain
II At the Shrine of Snowdon
III At the Shrine of Scafell
IV Pleasures of the Heights
V Wild Life
VI The Barren Hillside
VII Slag-Heap or Sanctuary?
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.
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.

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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