Variety: A Collection of Essays, Written in the Year 1787 (1788)

""Variety: A Collection of Essays, Written in the Year 1787"" is a book written by Humphry Repton and published in 1788. The book is a collection of essays that explore various topics, including landscape gardening, architecture, and the arts. Repton was a well-known landscape gardener and architect during the late 18th century, and this book provides insight into his thoughts and ideas on these subjects. Throughout the essays, Repton emphasizes the importance of variety in design, arguing that it is essential for creating beautiful and functional spaces. He also discusses the role of nature in design, advocating for a balance between natural and man-made elements. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to a wide audience. Overall, ""Variety"" is a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of the most prominent designers of the late 18th century and remains relevant to this day for those interested in landscape architecture and design.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.