""Three Essays: On Picturesque Beauty, On Picturesque Travel, And On Sketching Landscape, With A Poem, On Landscape Painting"" is a book written by William Gilpin and published in 1808. The book is a collection of three essays that explore the concept of picturesque beauty, the art of picturesque travel, and the technique of sketching landscapes. The first essay delves into the idea of picturesque beauty, which Gilpin defines as a form of beauty that is found in natural landscapes that are rough, irregular, and imperfect. The second essay focuses on picturesque travel, which Gilpin argues is a way of experiencing nature that involves seeking out and appreciating the beauty of natural landscapes. The third essay is a guide to sketching landscapes, which Gilpin believes is an essential skill for anyone interested in capturing the beauty of nature. The book also includes a poem on landscape painting, which serves as a tribute to the beauty of nature and the art of painting. Overall, ""Three Essays: On Picturesque Beauty, On Picturesque Travel, And On Sketching Landscape, With A Poem, On Landscape Painting"" is a timeless exploration of the beauty of nature and the art of capturing it through various mediums.To Which Are Now Added Two Essays.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.