A Protest against the Extension of Railways in the Lake District

Polemical pamphlet opposing any extension of railways into the Lake District beyond the existing terminus at Windermere. Pamphlet compiled by Robert Somervell of Windermere and printed by J Garnett of Windermere. Pamphlet comprises several reprinted articles from various publications arguing for the preservation of the Lakes landscape from further railway construction, together with an essay by Robert Somervell, a preface in support from John Ruskin; and a model form of petition and protest letter for use when notification of a railway bill is received. Also contains two essays on the despoilation of Wakefield, Yorkshire, by industry.