The parks, promenades, & gardens of Paris, described and considered in relation to the wants of our own cities, and the public and private gardens (1869)
Robinson, W. (William), 1838-1935 · London, J. Murray · leaf 85
proportion to thenumber of parks or squares. A walk in any directionwould reveal new charms to those having the slightestsympathy with nature, and help to sow the seed of love forit, were the ground ever so barren. A walk to distantparks or squares would furnish an object to the many, whomight be… … THE BOIS DE BOULOGNE. 29 variations, with the larger subjects only used as the neces-sary setting, shelter, and greenery. Another, with a goodsoil and favourable exposition, might be made to show thedignity and variety of the forest trees of northern andtemperate Europe, Asia, and America. One…
Gardens · Parks
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