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Mr. Repton's object is at best to please or amuse, not to interest or 



enrapture 71 1 



He endeavours by argument to satisfy the understanding while the 

 soul will revolt at the effect, upon the slightest glance at the 



scene 7 1 1 



Mr. Repton even argues from peculiar or ugly nature ! What would 

 be the consequences of pourtraying human character from such 



sources ! — Sir Joshua Beynolds's opinion on the subject 712 



-defends baldness inartificial pools 712 



_ the introduction of rock cascades in tame 



grounds, where no rock exists naturally 712 



Examples respecting water from Wentworth 713 



Mr. Repton assumes it as a principle, that ". a river is much easier to 



imitate than a lake" 7 1 3 



This is in direct violation of nature and characteristic beauty 713 



A novel ferry-boat proposed for Hoikham 713 



This scheme whimsical and destructive of characteristic beauty 714 



Attempt to defend by argument three pieces of water at Harewood, 

 which the feelings of any person accustomed to admire natural 



scenery would instantly revolt at 714 



References to other passages, containing similar arguments in favour 



of existing deformities 7 1 a 



Such reasoning may sometimes deceive in a book, but never can in- 

 fluence men of strong minds, or even natural feelings when up- 

 on the spot 715 



The reasons why 715 



General conclusions respecting Mr. Repton's opinions and his prac- 

 tices, and the consequent expences which must attend his ope- 

 rations with water 715 



Wood its importance in residences, as almost every thing is effected 



by it 716 



From Mr. Repton's great experience and extensive practice, much 



useful information might be expected from his writings 716 



What is advanced is desultory and completely erroneous 716 



Instances referred to in " The Enquiry" and in " Hints and Sketches" 717 



Dangerous opinions in regard to thinning 717 



Erroneous opinions in regard to forming drives 717 



variety 717 



— inserting the plants 718 



