The Lazy Tour of Two Idle Apprentices

In autumn 1857, authors Charles Dickens and Wilkie Collins embarked on a sightseeing trip to Cumberland, which they documented through reports for Dickens's periodical, Household Words. Their writings showcase both their well-known personalities and playful caricatures of each other, including ghost stories from master storytellers and humorous reflections on their contrasting characters. This lively diary offers a rare glimpse into their intriguing friendship and literary camaraderie.