Publisher's Synopsis
Swiss Scenery: From Drawings (1820) is a book that features a collection of drawings of the Swiss landscape by James Pattison Cockburn. The book was first published in 1820 and became a popular resource for travelers and artists interested in the beauty of Switzerland.The book contains 48 plates, each featuring a different scene from the Swiss countryside. The drawings are highly detailed and capture the natural beauty of the Swiss Alps, lakes, and forests. The scenes depicted in the book range from picturesque villages and towns to majestic mountain ranges and waterfalls.Cockburn's drawings are accompanied by descriptions of each scene, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the Swiss landscape and the culture of the people who live there. The book also includes a preface by Cockburn, in which he discusses his travels through Switzerland and his inspiration for creating the drawings.Swiss Scenery: From Drawings (1820) is a timeless masterpiece that continues to inspire artists and travelers today. Its exquisite illustrations and vivid descriptions of the Swiss landscape make it a must-read for anyone interested in the beauty of nature and the culture of Switzerland.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.
