Humphry Repton: Landscape Gardening & the Geography of Georgian England Stephen John Daniels Sports & Pastimes

A pleasing first edition of this study of the landscape gardening of English gardener Humphry Repton. First edition. Illustrated with over two hundred images, many of which are in colour. A detailed study of Humphry Repton, the last great designer of the classic phase of the English landscape garden, often regarded as the successor to Capability Brown. His style is thought of as the precursor of the more intricate and eclectic styles of the nineteenth century. Offering an examination of his career, writings, and gardens, in the context of the changing human geography of his time. Written by Stephen John Daniels, a British cultural geographer who received the prestigious Victoria Medal from the Royal Geographical Society. In the original full cloth binding. Externally, excellent. Original unclipped dust wrapper is very smart with light wear to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Fine