“‘We have not quite determined how far it shall carry us,’ said Mrs. Gardiner, ‘but perhaps to the Lakes.’” (Page 152)
The Lakes District is located in the mountainous region of northwestern England. For centuries this area has been a popular holiday destination. The region is steeped in history and is renowned for its stunning landscapes. During the 19th century, the Lakes District’s beautiful environment provided such poets as William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and Robert Southey with the inspiration for some of their most famous works. Jane Austen references this picturesque area due to its cultural significance. Rather than travelling overseas, as is more common nowadays, people often retreated into the country when they went on holiday. Because transportation was not as advanced, though, travelling from Hertfordshire to the Lakes District would have been considered an extensive distance.
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The Lakes District. Digital image. Web. 11 Mar. 2010. http://www.britishandirishwalks.com/media/siteImages/gallery_images/LakeDistrict.jpg.
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