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THE 
FALLS, LAKES, AND FOUNTAINS 
OF 
NORTH WALES. 
(Extracts! from ©pinions of tljf ^rr^. 
* The Tourist through North Wales has long been in I 
want of a volume of this description, which combines 
every requisite needed in a travelling companion. It 
indicates the most picturesque features of some of the 
most beautiful scenery in Europe ; it tells the history and 
traditions of the most remarkable sites ; and, indepen- 
dently of painting the charms of this romantic region, 
in language full of harmony and color, it presents to the 
eye a profusion of sketches whose truth and vigor and 
delicacy of execution are worthy of the highest com- 
mendation. * * * 
“ To those who are fond of legends, we especially com- 
mend the tradition ‘ Cilmin of the Black Fort,’ the story 
of ‘ Nesta, and the Wicked Owain,’ that of ‘ Hugh 
Lloyd ' and his magical staff, and the legend of the 
* Lovely Ladies,’ amongst others. In every page, indeed, 
we find matter for agreeable extract: but as ihe volume 
is very portable, and adapted to every traveller’s wallet, 
we would advise tourists to possess themselves of the 
whole, that they may test its merits beside the ‘Lakes 
and Falls,’ and beneath the shadow of the ‘ Mountains’ 
which are described in it. * * * 
“ A word more in parting in regard to the illustrations, 
of which there are upwards of seventy — Mr. M‘ Kewan 
has well performed the task allotted to him, and his 
sketches have been admirably interpreted through the 
lithographic and wood engravings of Thomas and 
Edward finks.* — Morning Chronicle. 
“ Every lover of the sublime and picturesque, be he a 
tourist or stay-at-home traveller, will thank Miss Costello 
for this delightful pocket quarto ; it is, Irom first to last, 
a pleasant narrative, interspersed with just enough anti- 
quarianism to prevent the reader being misled ; a poetic 
appreciation of the celebrated localities in his route ; and 
very charming descriptions of its most sublime scenes 
and objects. The pages are crowded with attractions 
and associations of the higher class of thought. Mean- 
while, in the work before us, authoress and artist have 
worked in a kindred spirit. It is illustrated with sixteen 
admirable lithographic sketches, and some fifty exquisite 
vignettes on wood, the whole executed by Thomas and 
Edward Gilks, from original drawings by D. H. M* 
Kewan. The vignettes especially have an arlistical spirit 
which is rarely attained in wood engraving.'* — The 
Illustrated London News. 
“ We have visited many of the places here written 
of by Miss Costello, and can bear good testimony to the 
excellence of her work— to its usefulness as a '* hand- 
book ’ for travellers in Wales— and to the truthful 
sketches it contains, literary and pictorial.* — Atlas. 
“ A pleasant and lively description of the scenery and 
antiquities of North Wales, indicating the picturesque 
beauties, and historical and legendary associations of the 
most attractive spots. The number of capital wood-cuts, 
and slight but effective lithographic sketches, render it 
attractive as a picture book: and the traditions and 
anecdotes introduced make it readable at home.” — 
Spectator. 
“ Miss Costello is, indeed, a patriot, thus to devote her 
talents for description to the much neglected beauties of 
North Wales. Where in all F.urope can more lovely 
spots be found than amongst the lakes of Cumberland, 
or the mountains and falls of North Wales ? And yet jl 
these gems of natural beauty are comparatively un- jj 
visited.” — Pictorial Times. 
” There is no cabining of the desires when so pleasant |j 
a temptress as Miss Costello invites us northward to ; 
look at the Eagle Tower, Caernarvon, St. Winifred's 
Well, Fall of the Swallow, and we know not what be- 
side. * * * Miss Costello is diligent in her 
collection of legends, and paints landscapes, as all the 
world knows, well — vide her picture of Bodelwyddan, 
near St. Asaph’s. The book is handsomely got up, and 
liberally illustrated with beautiful wood-cuts, and 
spirited tinted lithographs.*— Athenceum. 
“ Just such a pretty, picturesque, and flowery book, 
as so inviting, varied, and sweet a subject demands. — 
Literary Gazette. 
“ Miss Costello has this month presented a charming 
contribution to home tourists It is gratifying to find 
that she has brought her exquisite sense of the pic- 
turesque, and vivid appreciation of local historical 
association, always simple and unpretending in their • 
enunciation, to bear upon a portion of Great Britain. 
* * * The work is profusely illustrated by 
sketches taken on the spot, by Mr. D.’ H. M‘ Kewan, 
and by wood-cuts, beautifully executed by Gilks, one 
of our best wood-engravers ; and not only is it the most 
inviting guide-book hitherto presented to tourists, but 
the existence of so attractive a volume is likely to allure 
many to become acquainted with the beauties of our 
own land without going to seek for them abroad.”— 
Ainsworth's Magazine. 
“ Miss Costello has presented her readers with a very 
delightful volume, whether we regard the lively and in- 
teresting descriptions of the various natural objects and 
relics of antiquity which aie under her notice, or the 
pleasing and well-executed illustrations which embellish 
the book.” — Gentleman's Magazine. 
“ The thanks of the public are due to the author, the 
artist, and the engraver, whose talents and skill have 
been united to bring out this beautiful publication. * * 
There are seventy illustrations, being views of all those 
romantic spots which attract the admiration of the 
tourist. The engravings and lithographs are admirable 
specimens of the art, and are sufficient to establish the 
reputation of Thomas and Edward Gilks, from whose 
hands they have proceeded.”— Hood’s Magazine. 
“ The book before us is a new proof of the increasing 
taste for archaeology, and is well calculated to draw 
popular attention not only to the beautiful scenery, but 
to the interesting monuments and traditions of Wales. 
It is written in a pleasing style ; and the text does no less 
credit to its fair authoress, than the illustrations to her 
artists and engravers.* — Journal of the British Archaeo- 
logical Association. 
“ Innumerable as are the illustrated works having for 
their object the guidance of the tourist through the 
most beautiful and picturesque scenery, their appearance 
is always hailed with gratification, and generally rewarded 
with liberal patronage. The work before us is entitled 
to both. The pen is made to jog along in pleasant com- 
panionship with thp pencil ; and, as we have them here, 
two more agreeable associates it is impossible to con- 
ceive. Miss Costello alludes most pleasantly to * aged 
mote,’ and ‘ivy-mantled totver;' and there is an artistic 
character about her descriptions which we rarely find in 
such works. * * * D. H. M* Kewan re- 
presents the crayon, and wields it in a manner which 
argues for him a fast coming fame. * * * The 
translation of rhe vignettes reflects great credit upon 
Thomas and Edward Gilks, the wood-engravers, who 
have caught the fervor of the artist, and followed it out in 
a sympathetic and quite urimechanical spirit.” — Glasgow 
Argus. 
“ This volume is well got up in drawing-room attire, 
and is evidently intended as an intellectual companion in 
such quarters. If that spirit of pride which oueht to 
animate the mind of a nation be still extant in Wales, it 
must feel grateful to Miss Costello. The style is simple 
and elegant. But it must be confessed that others share 
with Miss Costello much of the merit of the book — these 
are the artists. Whoever leads it must feel indebted 
to the talents of Messrs. Gilks and M’Kewan. There 
are 16 lithographic sketches, and 55 illustrations on wood 
—all by these gentlemen, who have made it a perfect 
panorama in miniature.” —Inverness Journal. 
London : LONGMAN, BROWN, GREEN AND LONGMANS. 
