Six centuries of travellers' reports and eyewitness accounts. The Yorkshire Dales, so beloved of visitors today, was once remote, wild and undiscovered invaded by settlers who left their stories in scars on the land and hints of their origins in the place names that remain. Looking through the eyes of contemporary writers, we can see how perceptions, attitudes and even the landscape itself have changed over time. What has remained the same is the grandeur, variety and sheer beauty of this stunning National Park. Part history, part guide, and part joyous celebration gives a unique window on 600 years of Dales history.