Surrey / Painted by Sutton Palmer; Described by A.R. Hope Moncrieff

The author guides readers through Surrey's varied landscapes in a series of descriptive excursions, pairing observations of rivers, woodland footpaths, commons, historic tracks, and chalk hills with notes on towns, bridges and country life. Chapters follow the Thames bank, the Wey and Mole valleys, pilgrims' and Roman ways, Leith Hill, Hindhead, and approaches to Brighton, blending topographical detail, local history, and natural history. Rich in visual description and intended to accompany the artist's illustrations, the narrative emphasizes accessible walking routes, ancient rights of way, and the county's patchwork of rural scenes.