Picturesque views on the river Wye, from its source at Plinlimmon Hill, to its junction with the Severn below Chepstow

Chapter 1: Picturesque Views ON THE RIVER WYE, FROM Its Source at Plinlimmon Hill, to its Junction WITH THE SEVERN below CHEPSTOW: WITH OBSERVATIONS ON THE PUBLIC BUILDINGS, AND OTHER WORKS OF ART, IN ITS VICINITY:

By Samuel Ireland

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The work traces the Wye from its upland source to its junction with the Severn, pairing engraved views with descriptive and historical commentary. It offers systematic topographical accounts of riverine features and surrounding scenery, and records castles, abbeys, villas, and public works sited on the banks, noting floods and alterations to structures. Plates and accompanying observations strive for faithful visual representation, blending natural description, antiquarian anecdotes, and practical remarks on composition for travellers and artists interested in picturesque effect.

PICTURESQUE VIEWS

ON THE

RIVER WYE.

Course of the RIVER WYE from its Source to its junction with the SEVERN below Chepstow.

Picturesque Views
ON THE
RIVER WYE,
FROM
Its Source at Plinlimmon Hill, to its Junction
WITH THE
SEVERN below CHEPSTOW:
WITH
OBSERVATIONS
ON
THE PUBLIC BUILDINGS, AND OTHER WORKS OF ART, IN ITS VICINITY:

BY SAMUEL IRELAND,

AUTHOR OF

“A Picturesque Tour through Holland, Brabant, and part of France;”

AND,

Of “Picturesque Views on the Rivers Thames, Medway, Warwickshire Avon,” &c.

London:

PUBLISHED BY R. FAULDER, NEW BOND STREET;

AND T. EGERTON, WHITEHALL.

1797.