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A Descriptive Poem, Addressed To Two Ladies, ... To Which Are Added, Some Thoughts On Building And Planting, To Sir James Lowther, Of Lowther-hall, Ba
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ISBN13: 9781024370201
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.53
Height: 0.25 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
A Descriptive Poem, Addressed To Two Ladies, ... To Which Are Added, Some Thoughts On Building And Planting, To Sir James Lowther, Of Lowther-hall, Bart. by John Dalton is a classic example of 18th-century descriptive verse. Dalton's poem celebrates the beauty of the English landscape and explores themes of nature, architecture, and society. Addressed to two ladies, the poem offers vivid descriptions of the natural world and reflections on the art of building and planting. The appended Thoughts On Building And Planting dedicated to Sir James Lowther provides further insights into the aesthetic and practical considerations of landscape design. This work is a valuable resource for those interested in the history of poetry, landscape architecture, and the cultural sensibilities of the Enlightenment era.
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