This wonderfully readable book, part history and part guide is published to help celebrate this wonder National Park, a book that's a must for any Dales lover.
The Yorkshire Dales, so beloved of visitors today, was once remote,
wild and undiscovered, invaded by settlers who left their stories in
scars on the land and hints of their origins in the place names that
remain.
As the written word developed, a gradual trickle of explorers came to
view the uncanny and the awesome, from natural wonder to ransacked
abbey. They reported back on their travels and as word spread, the
trickle became a constant stream.
This unusual and beautifully illustrated book gives us a unique
window on 600 years of Dales history. Looking through the eyes of
contemporary writers, we can see how perceptions, attitudes and even the
landscape itself have changed over time.
What has remained the same is the grandeur, variety and sheer beauty
of this stunning National Park. Part history, part guide and part joyous
celebration, this unique book will enchant residents and visitors
alike.
“When God had finished making Heaven, rather like you make an apple
pie, with that bit of pastry that was left over, he fashioned the
Yorkshire Dales” Russell Harty
