Fenland Rivers: Impressions of the Fens Counties
By Iris Wedgwood
Published by Rich & Cowan Ltd: London 1936 1st Edition
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Fenland Rivers: Impressions of the Fens Counties by Iris Wedgwood (Rich & Cowan Ltd: London, 1936, First Edition) is a beautifully written evocation of the unique landscape, waterways, and character of England's eastern fenlands. Blending travel writing with local history, Wedgwood captures the quiet majesty of the region's rivers—the Ouse, the Nene, and the Witham—and the lives of those who have long depended on them. Her prose moves fluidly between natural observation and cultural reflection, tracing how centuries of drainage, reclamation, and settlement transformed vast wetlands into one of Britain's most distinctive rural environments.
Accompanied by atmospheric illustrations, the book reveals Wedgwood's deep affection for the stillness and solitude of the fens, portraying their subtle beauty and enduring traditions with lyrical grace. It stands as both a tribute to an ancient landscape and a meditation on the balance between nature and human endeavour. This first edition will appeal to collectors of British topographical literature, admirers of pastoral travel writing, and readers drawn to the quiet poetry of England's regional landscapes."
Some cosmetic damage and fading to cover. Spotting throughout text pages but plates are bright and clean. Please study photos to understand condition. Happy to provide more photos on request.
