. The Englishman's house, from a cottage to a mansion. A practical guide to members of building societies, and all interested in selecting or building a house . and occasionally become in-dispensable adjuncts to the picturesque. We give two examples of picturesque accessoriesto garden architecture; the first rather belongs tothe secluded wood, to some sequestered spot of sylvanshade, whence rises a spring which tradition may de-signate as that of some beautiful nymph; where thelimpid crystal flows in gentle, yet ceaseless streams,conveying health to the sick and solace to theswain.^ The last,
. The Englishman's house, from a cottage to a mansion. A practical guide to members of building societies, and all interested in selecting or building a house . and occasionally become in-dispensable adjuncts to the picturesque. We give two examples of picturesque accessoriesto garden architecture; the first rather belongs tothe secluded wood, to some sequestered spot of sylvanshade, whence rises a spring which tradition may de-signate as that of some beautiful nymph; where thelimpid crystal flows in gentle, yet ceaseless streams,conveying health to the sick and solace to theswain.^ The last, a vignette at the end of thischapter, is the representation of a ruined fountain,designed in 1820 by one of the best teachers ofdrawing England ever possessed, the late C. J. The architect may suggest the additionof a garden, but it is no part of liis business tosupply the details; these rather belong to the hor-ticulturist. Yet these should not be forgotten; a INTRODUCTION. 47 complete whole is always made up of minute parts,and by these littles an entirety of effect is produced,just as their individual importance is not lost sight of. k^SM^. The Nymphs Fountain, In conclusion, it has been attempted in this in-troductory essay to enable the unprofessional readerto become acquainted with the general principles, andsome practical details that should guide him in theselection of a site, and the erection of an elegant, con-venient, and pleasant house, both externally and in-ternally. So far as architecture and decorative art 48 INTRODUCTION. can aid such objects, the special details involved haveto be perused in the text of this work. Fundamentalideas of such subjects have alone been here hope may be expressed that any suggestion or ad-vice hitherto offered may not, in all cases, be withoutvalue. It is not given to all men to know all the experience of others we gain fresh views of oldideas, invest them with new clothing, and in fact makeout of that
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