K. Edwards - Collins New Naturalist Library

EDITORS

James Fisher, M.A.

John Gilmour, M.A., V.M.H.

Sir Julian Huxley, M.A., D.SC, F.R.S.

L. Dudley Stamp, G.B.E., D.LITT., D.SC.

PHOTOGRAPHIC EDITOR

Eric Hosking, F.R.P.S.

The aim of this series is to interest the general reader in the wild life of Britain by recapturing the inquiring spirit of the old naturalists. The Editors believe that the natural pride of the British public in the native fauna and flora, to which must be added concern for their conservation, is best fostered by maintaining a high standard of accuracy combined with clarity of exposition in presenting the results of modern scientific research. The plants and animals are described in relation to their homes and habitats and are portrayed in the full beauty of their natural colours by the latest methods of colour photography and reproduction.

William Collins

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Version: 2018-11-23

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Plates in Colour

Plates in Black and White

Maps and Diagrams

Editors’ Preface

Author’s Preface

Chapter

1 INTRODUCTORY: THE FIRST NATIONAL PARK

2 THE ROCKS AND THEIR HISTORY

3 THE MAKING OF THE SCENERY

4 CLIMATE AND SOILS

5 THE FOREST

6 THE MAJOR PLANT ASSOCIATIONS

7 FLOWERLESS PLANTS

8 EARLY MAN IN THE PEAK

9 VILLAGES AND FARMS

10 PEAKLAND TOWNS AND ROUTES

11 PLOUGHLAND AND PASTURE

12 WEALTH FROM THE ROCKS

13 WATER FOR CITIES

14 MILLS AND FACTORIES

15 THE PEAK AS A NATIONAL PARK

Picture Section

Appendix I: Bird Life in the Peak District

Appendix II: Fish Life in the Peak District Streams

Appendix III: Nature Conservation Sites

Appendix IV: Principal Ramblers’ Clubs

Footnotes

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About the Publisher

1 Alport Castle [C. W. Newberry]

2 a Dovedale [H. D. Keilor]

2 b Treak Cliff Cavern near Castleton [Trevor D. Ford]

3 a Monsal Dale [H. D. Keilor]

3 b Ski slope near Buxton [C. W. Newberry]

4 a Common Dog Violet ( Viola riviniana) [R. H. Hall]

4 b Dwarf Burnt Orchid ( Orchis ustulata) [R. H. Hall]