Excerpt from The Landscape Beautiful: A Study of the Utility of the Natural Landscape, Its Relation to Human Life and Happiness, With the Application of These Principles in Landscape Gardening, and in Art in General
List of Illustrations facing page The Potato Patch Frontispiece Digging Quahaugs A Halt for Lunch Helping Grandpa At the Well Edge of the Woods Pine Trees The Open Sea River Scene Looking up the Valley Afternoon Clouds Winter Woods Sunlight and Breeze Royal Palm Avenue Souvenir of Petit Trianon, Versailles The Desert The Path Along the Hillside In the Park Rhododendrons Returning to the Fold Veterans Along the Stream Bend of the River Flood-tide at Duck Island.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the deep connection between humans and nature through the prism of landscape. The author, a respected scholar, examines how landscapes have shaped human thought and culture throughout history, offering a fresh perspective on the literary, artistic, and spiritual significance of the natural world. Delving into various landscapesâ"from mountains and forests to oceans and desertsâ"the book highlights their profound impact on our sense of beauty, identity, and place in the universe. The author argues that landscapes are not merely backdrops for human activity but dynamic forces that inspire creativity, foster contemplation, and provide solace. The book invites readers to reconsider their relationship with the environment, emphasizing the vital role that nature plays in our physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. By shedding light on the rich tapestry woven between humans and landscapes, this book offers a compelling reminder of our interdependence with the natural world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781334337604_0
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