Sir William Temple Upon The Gardens Of Epicurus: With Other Seventeenth Century Garden Essays (1908)

Sir William Temple Upon The Gardens Of Epicurus: With Other Seventeenth Century Garden Essays is a book written by William Temple and published in 1908. The book is a collection of essays written by Temple and other authors during the seventeenth century, all of which focus on the topic of gardens. The central essay in the book is Sir William Temple's Upon The Gardens Of Epicurus, which discusses the philosophy of Epicureanism and its relationship to the design and cultivation of gardens. Temple argues that gardens should be designed to provide pleasure and enjoyment, rather than simply being functional spaces for growing plants. He also discusses the importance of symmetry and balance in garden design, as well as the use of water features and other decorative elements.The other essays in the book cover a range of topics related to gardens and gardening, including the history of garden design, the use of herbs and other plants for medicinal purposes, and the cultivation of exotic plants. Many of the essays also include practical advice on how to design and maintain gardens, making the book a valuable resource for gardeners and landscape designers.Overall, Sir William Temple Upon The Gardens Of Epicurus: With Other Seventeenth Century Garden Essays is a fascinating exploration of the history and philosophy of garden design, written by some of the most prominent thinkers of the seventeenth century.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.