A Tour in Teesdale: Including Rokeby, Raby, Etc. (1848)

A Tour in Teesdale: Including Rokeby, Raby, etc. is a travelogue published by Whittaker and Company in 1848. The book provides a detailed account of the author's journey through Teesdale, a picturesque valley in the north of England. The author describes the landscape, the history of the area, and the local customs and traditions. The book includes information about the famous Rokeby Park, the home of the poet Sir Walter Scott, and Raby Castle, a medieval fortress that was once the seat of the powerful Neville family. The author also provides insights into the local industries, such as lead mining and wool production, that were important to the region's economy. Overall, A Tour in Teesdale is a fascinating glimpse into life in rural England in the mid-19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.