Melvyn Bragg describes the geology of the Lake District from when it was desert and swamp, and tells of the people who have lived there for 4000 years. The legends, myths and folklore of the farmers and fishermen are included, and the types of people that populated the area, from the Norsemen and Romans to the Normans. Bragg also follows in the footsteps of writers and poets, such as Wordsworth, Coleridge, Sir Walter Scott and Beatrix Potter. The author's previous books include "The Maid of Buttermere" and an authorized biography of Richard Burton - "Rich". He is presently head of arts at LWT and editor of the South Bank Show.
- ISBN10 0340523727
- ISBN13 9780340523728
- Publish Date 15 March 1990 (first published 11 April 1983)
- Publish Status Transferred
- Out of Print 2 March 2002
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Hodder & Stoughton
- Imprint Hodder & Stoughton Ltd
- Format Paperback (UK Trade)
- Pages 256
- Language English