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Wonders of the Peak Then and Now

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Ever since the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World were first recorded over two thousand years ago, listings have been popular with the public. One of the first local attempts was made by Thomas Hobbes, the famous philosopher and tutor to the Cavendish children at Chatsworth, in his De Mirbabilibus Pecci: Concerning the Wonders of the Peak in Darby-shire, published in 1636.

But what would be the modern seven Wonders of the Peak? To that original group of mostly natural features, the modern visitor would probably want to add the high point of Kinder Scout and its spectacular 100 foot downfall, and maybe the huge landslip of Alport Castles on the southern slopes of Bleaklow, both rarely visited four centuries ago. And what about the Peak's man-made wonders and its wildlife wonders?

This beautiful book, illustrated by modern photography and many previously unseen 19th century engravings, explores the phenomenon of wonders, the original Seven Wonders, and suggests what might be considered as wonders worth visiting today; including descriptions of natural, man-made and wildlife wonders.

Language: English

Pages: 96

Format: Paperback

Release: July 01, 2018

Wonders of the Peak Then and Now

0/5 ( ratings)

Ever since the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World were first recorded over two thousand years ago, listings have been popular with the public. One of the first local attempts was made by Thomas Hobbes, the famous philosopher and tutor to the Cavendish children at Chatsworth, in his De Mirbabilibus Pecci: Concerning the Wonders of the Peak in Darby-shire, published in 1636.

But what would be the modern seven Wonders of the Peak? To that original group of mostly natural features, the modern visitor would probably want to add the high point of Kinder Scout and its spectacular 100 foot downfall, and maybe the huge landslip of Alport Castles on the southern slopes of Bleaklow, both rarely visited four centuries ago. And what about the Peak's man-made wonders and its wildlife wonders?

This beautiful book, illustrated by modern photography and many previously unseen 19th century engravings, explores the phenomenon of wonders, the original Seven Wonders, and suggests what might be considered as wonders worth visiting today; including descriptions of natural, man-made and wildlife wonders.

Language: English

Pages: 96

Format: Paperback

Release: July 01, 2018

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