Publisher's Synopsis
Birket Foster's Pictures of English Landscape: With Pictures in Words (1863) is a stunning collection of illustrations and accompanying text that celebrates the beauty of the English countryside. The book features over 70 full-page illustrations by the renowned artist Birket Foster, depicting idyllic scenes of rural life, from rolling hills and babbling brooks to quaint villages and bustling market towns. Each illustration is accompanied by a descriptive passage written by Foster himself, providing a vivid and evocative account of the landscape and its inhabitants. The book is a testament to Foster's skill as both an artist and a writer, and a timeless tribute to the enduring charm of the English countryside.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.
