'Wild and romantic: Early guides to the English lake district' Summary

The collection begins with Thomas Gray's account of his journey from Brough to Kendal in 1769. Gray was a poet and scholar, and his account is full of vivid descriptions of the landscape and the people he met along the way. Arthur Young's account of his journey through the Lake District in 1770 is more focused on the region's agriculture and economy. However, Young also provides some beautiful descriptions of the scenery, especially around Derwent Water, Ullswater, and Windermere. Thomas Pennant's account of his journey through the Lake District in 1772 is more cursory than the accounts of Gray and Young, but it does provide some interesting insights into the region's history and culture.