A Treatise On Forming, Improving, And Managing Country Residences V1 (1806)

By John Claudius Loudon

Book Overview

A Treatise On Forming, Improving, And Managing Country Residences V1 (1806) is a comprehensive guidebook written by John Claudius Loudon that provides detailed instructions on how to design, develop, and maintain a country estate. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the selection of suitable land, the layout and design of buildings and gardens, the management of natural resources such as water and timber, and the cultivation of crops and livestock. Loudon draws on his extensive experience as a landscape architect and horticulturist to offer practical advice and innovative ideas for creating a beautiful and functional country residence. The book is richly illustrated with detailed drawings and plans, making it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in creating their own country estate.In Two Volumes.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164555200
• ISBN13: 9781164555209
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 428 Pages
• Weight: 1.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.5" x 9.3"