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vol.1 p.180
The lake of Derwent, or Keswick-lake, as it is
generally called, is contained within a circumference of
about ten miles; presenting itself in a circular form, tho
in fact it is rather oblong. It's area is interspersed with
four or five islands; three of which only are of
consequence, Lord's island, Vicar's island, and
St. Herbert's island: but none of them is comparable
to the island on Windermere, in point either of size, or
beauty.
If a painter were desirous of studying the circumference of
the lake from one station, St. Herbert's island is the spot
he should choose; from whence, as from a centre, he might
see it in rotation. I have seen a set of drawings taken from
this stand; which were hung round a circular room, and
intended to give a general idea of the boundaries of the
lake. But as no representation could be given of the lake
itself; the idea was lost, and the drawings made but an
awkward appearance.
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