Robert Hale 1983 (1st.).. 8.75 x 5.5 inches. In blue cloth covers with silver gilt to light blue title label on spine. With illustrated dustwrapper. In near fine condition with very good dustwrapper. (d/w. Not price clipped. With protective plastic wrap). A very clean and tight copy. 190 pp. Numerous b/w photo plates. Maps and diagrams. The author describes the topography, geology and social and economic factors which have shaped the lake and settlements around Windermere.

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Bookseller: The Antique Map & Bookshop (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 91806
Title: Portrait Of Windermere.
Author: TAYLOR, CHRISTOPHER D.:
Book Condition: Used
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Robert Hale 1983 (1st.).
Keywords: ENGLISH TOPOGRAPHY Topography portrait of hale windermere lakes lakeland poets dustwrapper geography geology first edition

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The Antique Map & Bookshop was established in 1976 and has been in Puddletown since 1978. PUDDLETOWN is situated just outside DORCHESTER in the county of DORSET, on the A35 to BOURNEMOUTH. The village has a by-pass now which means there is easy access to the village and ample space for parking. Our shop is directly on the main road through the village.

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