Alexander reviewed Highways and byways in Derbyshire by J. B. Firth
review of Highways and byways in Derbyshire
3 stars
this book is like these kinds of enjoyable b-movies
Firth tries to sell hiking in Derbyshire -- which is, i'm pretty sure, an experience. but seldom he got the strength to focus on his subject. more often he rants about insignificant monuments, ugly new(er) buildings -- this book is from the 1920s -- and bad poetry. yes! because, like every good teacher in local history, he manages to cite obscure poets about some rocks or creeks. and has tons of anecdotes about mary queen of scots and dr. johnson, who happen to be there in this region also.
it's a fun. and the picture are really cool.