The gem of the peak, or, Matlock Bath and its vicinity : an account of Derby, a tour from Derby to Matlock, excursions to Chatsworth, Haddon, Monsal Dale, Dovedale, Ilam, Alton Towers, Hardwick, Wingfield, Ashbourne, Buxton, and Castleton, historical and geological : brief history of the Fluor Spar, from the earliest period, down to the present time, a review of the geology of Derbyshire, catalogue of minerals and rocks, and of the flora of the high and low peak : illustrated with maps and numerous engravings / by W. Adam.
Alternate Title(s):
Gem of the peak
Edition:
Third edition.
Published / Created:
London : Longman and Company, Paternoster Row : Mozley and Sons, W. and W. Pike, Derby : Adam and Company Late Mawe, Royal Museum, Matlock : Goodwin, Bakewell : Moore Library, Buxton : Hoon, Hobson, Ashbourne : and Dearden, Nottingham, 1843.Derby : Henry Mozley and Sons, printers, [1843]
Physical Description:
xvi, [4], 432, [4] pages, [10] leaves of plates ([1] folded) : illustrations ; 19 cm
Holdings:
Rare Books and Manuscripts DA670.D43 A32 1843 Copy 1Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon CollectionRare Books and Manuscripts DA670.D43 A32 1843 Copy 2Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Paul F. Walter
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Includes index.Abbey, J.R. Scenery of Great Britain and Ireland in aquatint and lithography, 1770-1860, 111BAC: British Art Center copy 1 is the Abbey copy. Bound in publisher's original plum cloth. Title stamped in gilt on front cover. Inscription: Charles Montrimon, 1854. Publisher's advertisements: [1] page at end not included in pagination.BAC: British Art Center copy 2 is bound in publisher's original brown cloth. Title stamped in gilt on front cover. Errata slip tipped in at end.
Subject Terms:
Geology -- England -- Derbyshire. | Matlock (England) -- Description and travel. | Derbyshire (England) -- Description and travel. | Peak District (England) -- Description and travel. | Montrimon, Charles -- Autograph, 1854. | Longman & Co. -- Publisher. | Mozley and sons -- Printer. | W. and W. Pike -- Publisher. | Adam & Co. -- Publisher. | Moore Library -- Publisher. | Hoon, Hobson -- Publisher. | Goodwin, -- Publisher. | Dearden, -- Publisher.