Observations, On Several Parts Of England V1 - William Gilpin

Observations, On Several Parts Of England V1: Particularly The Mountains And Lakes Of Cumberland And Westmoreland, Relative To Picturesque Beauty, Made In The Year 1772 (1808) is a book written by William Gilpin. This book is a detailed account of Gilpin's observations of the natural beauty of England, specifically the mountains and lakes of Cumberland and Westmoreland. The author describes the landscape in great detail, paying particular attention to the picturesque beauty of the area.Gilpin's observations were made during the year 1772, and this book was published in 1808, after his death. The book is divided into several parts, with each section focusing on a different aspect of the landscape. The author's descriptions are accompanied by illustrations, which help to bring the landscape to life.The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the natural beauty of England, and it provides a unique insight into the landscape of Cumberland and Westmoreland during the 18th century. Gilpin's observations are still relevant today, and this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of English landscape art and literature.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

EAN: 9781104301682