The Picturesque Primer

The Picturesque Primer: Or Useful Matter Made Pleasing Pastime For Leisure Hours is a book written by William Fletcher and published in 1837. The book is a comprehensive guide to the picturesque style of landscape design, which was popular in the 18th and early 19th centuries. The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of the picturesque style. The first section provides an overview of the principles of the style, including the importance of irregularity, variety, and contrast in landscape design. The second section focuses on the use of water in picturesque landscapes, including the design of lakes, rivers, and waterfalls. The third section of the book covers the use of architecture in picturesque landscapes, including the design of buildings, bridges, and ruins. The fourth section focuses on the use of plants and trees in picturesque landscapes, including the design of gardens, parks, and forests. Throughout the book, Fletcher provides detailed descriptions and illustrations of various picturesque landscapes, as well as practical advice on how to create them. The book is intended to be both informative and entertaining, and is designed to provide readers with a useful and enjoyable pastime for their leisure hours. Overall, The Picturesque Primer is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of landscape design, or for those looking to create their own picturesque landscapes.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.