THOMAS BEWICK. 



and engraved by Bewick. The " Treatise on Wood Engraving" tells us that 

 Thurston, who died in 182 1, was at first a copper-plate printer, and latterly 

 a designer on wood. " He drew very beautifully, but his designs are too 

 frequently deficient in natural character and feeling." This is to a certain 

 extent true of the design now under notice, for none of the six in the 

 "Pilgrim's Progress" are of the highest class ; and besides, the engraving 



Christiana passing the River. "Pilgrim's Progress," 1806. 

 From the original block lent by the Rev. Mr. Buckley. 



bears evidence of other workmanship than Bewick's, though in the foliage 

 parts now and again his hand is visible. 



By the kindness of the Rev. Mr. Buckley three of the cuts are introduced 

 into this volume, the impressions being taken from the original wood blocks. 

 That of "Christian at the Wicket Gate," on p. 92, is the frontispiece; the 

 one above represents " Christiana passing the River," the grace of Thurston's 

 drapery drawing therein being specially observable ; and on the next page 

 is the design of Tender Conscience and Good Resolution at the Cave. 



