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Boydell Press - The Landscape Studies of Hayman Rooke (1723-1806)

Name: Boydell Press - The Landscape Studies of Hayman Rooke (1723-1806)
Brand: Boydell Press
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Explore the diverse intellectual contributions of Major Hayman Rooke through this detailed scholarly work from Boydell Press. As part of the Garden and Landscape History series, this volume examines how Rooke transitioned from a military career to becoming a dedicated observer of the natural world. This book investigates Rooke's extensive studies covering landscape, ancient trees, natural history, and meteorology. It provides insight into his observations of ancient and Roman Britain, offering a look at how his first-hand experiences and wide-ranging reading shaped his unique perspective. Readers will learn about Rooke's connections to influential figures and learned societies of the eighteenth century. The text traces his links to prominent landowners like Earl Bathurst and the duke of Portland, as well as his associations with figures such as Humphrey Repton. This study is an essential resource for those interested in antiquarianism, archaeology, and the history of the eighteenth-century landscape.

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Detailed examination of Hayman Rooke's studies in landscape, natural history, and meteorology.

Explores his specific research into ancient and Roman Britain through antiquarianism and archaeology.

Provides historical context regarding his connections to notable figures like Humphrey Repton and the duke of Portland.

Part of the Garden and Landscape History series, offering academic depth for researchers.

Analyzes how first-hand observations and wide-ranging reading formed a unique eighteenth-century perspective.

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Brand: Boydell Press
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1783274190
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Architecture > Landscape
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 21 June 2019
Listed Since: 05 November 2018

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