Bøker av William Gilpin

Gilpin's classic work on the aesthetics of nature offers a fascinating glimpse into the worldview of eighteenth-century Britain. With its detailed descriptions of the Scottish countryside and lucid analysis of the role of beauty in human experience, this book remains as fresh and insightful as it was when it first appeared over two hundred years ago.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

An enchanting travelogue of the beautiful and awe-inspiring landscapes of England, as seen through the eyes of three talented and perceptive observers. This book is a timeless celebration of the natural beauty and majesty of the British Isles.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Cet ouvrage est une description pittoresque de la rivière Wye et de ses environs au Pays de Galles. William Gilpin, un artiste et écrivain britannique du XVIIIème siècle, y décrit la beauté de la nature et les merveilles de l'architecture locale. Observations Pittoresques est une oeuvre qui célèbre la nature et la culture britanniques.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.