Lakeland Landscapes Author:Rob Talbot, Robin Whiteman "Presented here are 180 exquisite color photographs of the Lake District, the most scenic region of northwest England. Talbot aims his camera at the area's meadows and woodlands, at its lakes, mountains, hills, flowers, waterfalls, and valleys. There are photos of cobbled lanes and courtyards, swans, sheep, and farms. Talbot photographs the ruin... more »s of an abbey, a spectacular green cavern, and red sandstone cliffs. There are photos of castles, churches, and churchyards, a stone boathouse, stone bridges and walls, and stones placed in a circle more than 3,500 years ago. Whiteman's text describes the region's history, literary and artistic connections, geography, geology, architecture, and customs. The next best thing to being there!" -Booklist-« less