Observations on English Architecture, Military, Ecclesiastical, and Civil, Compared With Similar Buildings on the Continent: Including a Critical Itinerary of Oxford and Cambridge; Also Historical Notices of Stained Glass, Ornamental Gardening, &C., With Chronological Tables and Dimensions of Cathedral and Conventual Churches

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In the year 1800, were published "Anecdotes of the Arts;" in which a cursory view was given of the architecture of this country. I have been induced upon that foundation to attempt a superstructure, and sedulously to correct the errors which certain critics were eager to impute to ignorance and partiality. My views and intention were totally mistaken by them, as nothing was so distant from my mind, as to aspire to teach. Solely from the love of architecture, I have been induced to form opinions of the works of architects.

Leaving the professors of this science in undisturbed possession of their chairs, let me be allowed the privilege of a private gentleman to converse as freely on this as on any other subject. If I may be indulged in an architectural phrase, I give this hint at the portico of my building, and proceed to offer some account of my whole plan.

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