Publisher's Synopsis
Observations On Modern Gardening, And Laying Out Pleasure Grounds, Parks, Farms, Ridings, Etc. is a book written by Thomas Whately and originally published in 1801. The book is a comprehensive guide to the principles of modern gardening, and provides detailed advice on how to lay out and design various types of outdoor spaces, including pleasure grounds, parks, farms, and ridings. The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a specific aspect of gardening and landscape design. The first section provides an overview of the principles of modern gardening, including the use of symmetry, proportion, and perspective in garden design. The second section focuses on the design of pleasure grounds, including the use of water features, pavilions, and other decorative elements. The third section covers the design of parks, including the placement of trees, shrubs, and other vegetation to create a naturalistic landscape. The fourth section of the book is devoted to the design of farms and agricultural landscapes, and includes detailed advice on the layout of fields, orchards, and gardens. The final section of the book covers the design of ridings, or horseback riding trails, and provides advice on how to create safe and enjoyable riding paths through the countryside. Throughout the book, Whately provides detailed descriptions and illustrations of various design elements, and offers practical advice on how to implement these elements in a real-world setting. He also includes numerous examples of successful garden and landscape designs from around the world, providing readers with inspiration and ideas for their own projects. Observations On Modern Gardening, And Laying Out Pleasure Grounds, Parks, Farms, Ridings, Etc. is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the principles of garden and landscape design, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of this field.Illustrated By Descriptions, To Which Is Added An Essay On The Different Natural Situations Of Gardens.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.
