A Description Of The Villa Of Horace Walpole, Youngest Son Of Sir Robert Walpole Earl Of Orford: At Strawberry Hill, Near Twickenham (1774)

By Thomas Kirgate

Book Overview

""A Description Of The Villa Of Horace Walpole, Youngest Son Of Sir Robert Walpole Earl Of Orford: At Strawberry Hill, Near Twickenham"" is a book written by Thomas Kirgate in 1774. The book provides a detailed account of the villa of Horace Walpole, who was the youngest son of Sir Robert Walpole, Earl of Orford. The villa, located at Strawberry Hill near Twickenham, was a Gothic Revival style mansion that Horace Walpole had designed and built himself. The book describes the architecture, interior design, and furnishings of the villa in great detail. It also provides information on the history and significance of the various objects and artworks that were displayed in the villa. The book includes illustrations and engravings that help to bring the villa to life for the reader. Overall, ""A Description Of The Villa Of Horace Walpole, Youngest Son Of Sir Robert Walpole Earl Of Orford: At Strawberry Hill, Near Twickenham"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of architecture, interior design, and the Gothic Revival style in particular. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the life and tastes of one of the most influential figures of the 18th century.With An Inventory Of The Furniture, Pictures, Curiosities, Etc.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: 1165903601
• ISBN13: 9781165903603
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"