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TitleThe gem of the Peak; or Matlock Bath and its vicinity: an account of Derby; a tour from Derby to Matlock; excursions to Chatsworth, Haddon, Monsal Dale, Dovedale, Ilam, Alton Towers, Hardwick, Wingfield, Ashbourne, Buxton, and Castleton, historical and geological; brief history of the fluor spar, from the earliest period, down to the present time; a review of the geology of Derbyshire; catalogue of minerals and rocks, and of the flora of the High and Low Peak. Illustrated with maps and numerous engravings.
Date1843
Publication Date1843
EditionThird edition
AuthorAdam, William
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
TermTravel
Geology
Places
Place (click for further details)Type
Matlock Bath 
Peak DistrictNatural/Geological Feature
Derby 
Matlock 
Chatsworth 
Haddon Hall 
Monsal Dale 
Dovedale 
Ilam 
Hardwick 
Ashbourne 
Buxton
Castleton 
Cromford 
Alton 
South Wingfield 
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