Publisher's Synopsis
Stowe: A Description Of The Magnificent House And Gardens Of George Grenville Nugent Temple (1780) is a book written by Benton Seeley that provides a detailed account of the grand estate of George Grenville Nugent Temple. The book describes the magnificent house and gardens of Stowe, which was considered one of the most beautiful and impressive estates in England during the 18th century.The author provides a comprehensive description of the architecture, layout, and design of the house and gardens. He describes the various rooms in the house, including the grand hall, the state drawing room, and the library, and provides details on the furniture, paintings, and other decorative elements.The book also describes the extensive gardens and parkland surrounding the house, which were designed by some of the most renowned landscape architects of the time. The author provides a detailed account of the various features of the gardens, including the temples, statues, and water features.Overall, Stowe: A Description Of The Magnificent House And Gardens Of George Grenville Nugent Temple (1780) provides a fascinating glimpse into the opulence and grandeur of one of England's most impressive estates during the 18th century.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.
