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and plunderings, but rather with the “natural history of the 
Lake District” which forms a new feature of this ‘Guide.’ | 
This contains a reference to most publications on the subject, 
and it is notworthy to read of John Gough, the blind naturalist 
of Kendal, born in 1757, who “ was the first (blind though he was) 
to throw much true light on the bird-life of his native county.” 
The Mammals, Birds, Reptilia, Amphibia, and Freshwater Fishes 
(under Angling), are briefly alluded to, and we can recommend 
this inexpensive ‘ Guide’ to all lovers of nature who contemplate 
visiting this beautiful region. 
