Observations, ... 1772, on several parts of England; particularly the mountains, and lakes of Cumberland, and Westmoreland (2 vols., London, 1786)
MSS. Eng. misc. f. 178-181
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Title
Observations, ... 1772, on several parts of England; particularly the mountains, and lakes of Cumberland, and Westmoreland (2 vols., London, 1786)
Shelfmark
MSS. Eng. misc. f. 178-181
Summary
(MS. Eng. misc. f. 178/1-2) Two notebooks, 'From Henly to Newcastle under Lime', and 'From Newcastle under Lime', May-Jun 1772, 61 leaves.
(MS. Eng. misc. f. 179/1-2, 4, 6, 8) Five of a series of eight notebooks (lacking nos. 3, 5 and 7), entitled 'Particular parts'. Fols. 1-30, 31-60, 90-119, 150-83, 214-44 are present, c. 1772, 1 box.
(MS. Eng. misc. f. 180/1-2) Two notebooks, 'Rough thoughts', the second containing a few sketches and drawings, c. 1772, 30, 34 leaves.
(MS. Eng. misc. f. 181/1-5) 'Return', with many sketches and a few drawings, c. 1772, 30, 34, 30, 30, 30 leaves.
Date
c. 1772
Language
English
Physical extent
1 box
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Collection contents
Archive of William Gilpin and family
Manuscripts relating to Gilpin's published works
Observations, ... 1772, on several parts of England; particularly the mountains, and lakes of Cumberland, and Westmoreland (2 vols., London, 1786)
