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Lifetime: 1720 - 1779 Passed: ≈ 245 years ago

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Thomas West

Books by Thomas West

Guide to the Lakes Cover image

Guide to the Lakes

History Non-Fiction Travel Art
History Nature Romanticism Travel Art Guide Landscape Lake District Picturesque Claude Lorrain Antiquities Stations

Published in 1778, Thomas West's "A Guide to the Lakes" offers a detailed exploration of the Lake District, a region in England that was gaining popularity as a destination for its picturesque landscapes. West, a resident of the area, provides a comp...