Description Of An Improved Method Of Delineating Estates: With A Sketch Of The Progress Of Lansdcape Gradening In England (1815)

By Thomas Hornor

Book Overview

""Description of an Improved Method of Delineating Estates: With a Sketch of the Progress of Landscape Gardening in England"" is a book written by Thomas Hornor in 1815. The book provides a detailed guide on how to create accurate maps of estates using new surveying techniques. It also includes a history of landscape gardening in England, tracing its development from the 16th century to the present day.Hornor's book is an important resource for architects, surveyors, and landscapers, as it provides practical information on how to create accurate estate maps. The book includes detailed instructions on how to use a theodolite, a surveying instrument used to measure angles, and how to create a scale map of an estate. Hornor's method is designed to produce highly accurate maps that can be used for a variety of purposes, including estate planning, boundary disputes, and land sales.In addition to the practical information on estate mapping, ""Description of an Improved Method of Delineating Estates"" also includes a fascinating history of landscape gardening in England. Hornor traces the development of the art form from its origins in the Tudor period to the present day, highlighting key figures and trends along the way. The book is illustrated with numerous engravings and sketches, providing a visual record of the landscapes and gardens that Hornor describes.Overall, ""Description of an Improved Method of Delineating Estates"" is an important historical document that provides valuable insights into the history of estate mapping and landscape gardening in England. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of architecture, surveying, or gardening.""This Book Is In English.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: 1160858187
• ISBN13: 9781160858182
• Release Date: March 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 76 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"