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Title |
A Treatise on the Theory and Practice of Landscape Gardening |
Author |
Downing, A. J. |
Object Name |
Book |
Catalog Number |
FA2017.005.0143 |
Summary |
First edition with no supplement. Adapted to North America; with a view to the improvement of country residences. Comprising historical notices and general principles of the art, directions for laying out grounds and arranging plantations, the description and cultivation of hardy trees, decorative accompaniments to the house and grounds, the formation of pieces of artificial water, flower gardens, etc. with remarks on rural architecture |
Subjects |
Landscape Gardening |
Published Date |
1841 |
Physical Description |
Engraved frontisview, plates, text Illustration, blind-stamped green cloth, gilt spine title L x W x D inches: 9.5 x 6 x 1.5 |
Call# |
0661 |