Treatise on the Theory and Practice of Landscape Gardening: Fourth Edition, 1849 (Dumbarton Oaks Reprints and Facsimiles in Landscape Architec) [Hardcover]

Andrew Jackson Downing (Author), Therese O'Malley (Introduction)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1991 | Series: Dumbarton Oaks Reprints and Facsimiles in Landscape Architec (Book 2)

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

Review

[Downing] offers illuminating insights into landscape gardening in England in the early 19th century. His analysis of the relative merits of the beautiful and the Picturesque, his search for principles of landscape gardening derived from aristocratic models in the Old World but fit for a burgeoning democracy in the vast landscapes of the New World, are of enormous interest. The re-appearance of his Treatise is an event to be welcomed on both sides of the Atlantic. (Country Life )

Product Details

• Hardcover: 576 pages
• Publisher: Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection (January 1, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0884021920
• ISBN-13: 978-0884021926
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 5.6 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,180,985 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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