. Westmoreland, Cumberland, Durham, and Northumberland, illustrated : from original drawings by Thomas Allom, George Pickering, & c. ; with descriptions by T. Rose . .... CUMBERLAND, DURHAM, AND NORTHUMBERLAND. 79 In a cubic foot of Westmorland slate, the specific gravity varies from 2/97 to 2/32ounces. It is blasted from the quarry in large masses, and afterwards split with propertools by the workmen. The illustrative engraving conveys more information than mere description could giveof the various labours by which this useful mineral is obtained; but those who take aninterest in geological s
. Westmoreland, Cumberland, Durham, and Northumberland, illustrated : from original drawings by Thomas Allom, George Pickering, & c. ; with descriptions by T. Rose . .... CUMBERLAND, DURHAM, AND NORTHUMBERLAND. 79 In a cubic foot of Westmorland slate, the specific gravity varies from 2/97 to 2/32ounces. It is blasted from the quarry in large masses, and afterwards split with propertools by the workmen. The illustrative engraving conveys more information than mere description could giveof the various labours by which this useful mineral is obtained; but those who take aninterest in geological science, or who feel a gratification in tracing the history and originof a great domestic comfort (an elegant and durable covering for their dwellings) will notomit in their Lake tour to cast a passing glance at the Slate Quarries. ENNERDALE WATER, FROM HOW HALL—CUMBERLAND. Ennerdale water gives name to the village of Ennerdale, and is situated about fourmiles south of Lowes Water. The features of this lake, though less striking than those of Windermere or Ullswater,are not deficient in beauty; but it is difficult to determine the point whence a good viewmay be o
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