Charlesworth, M. (Ed.). The English Garden. Literary Sources & Documents. Vol. I : Chronological Overview 1550-1730. Vol. II : The Eighteenth Century : Opinions, Descriptions & Controversies. Vol. III : Chronological Overview : 1772-1910. 1st. Ed. Pub. Helm Information. 1993
Three vol. set with b/w. illus. 8vo. Fine hardbacks bound in full calf with gilt lettering housed in fine slipcase.
The subject of these volumes is the literature concerning English gardens and gardening over a 360 year period, with particular emphasis on the time between 1700 and 1830. It provides a comprehensive anthology of primary texts (poems, essays, letters, treatises) reflecting English garden history from Tudor times onwards, showcasing evolving designs, philosophical ideas, and their social significance.
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