On the Portraits of English Authors on Gardening,: with Biographical Notices of Them, 2nd edition, with considerable additions

"On the Portraits of English Authors on Gardening" by Samuel Felton is a historical compilation written in the early 19th century. This work focuses on deceased English writers who have made significant contributions to the literature of gardening, providing biographical notices and exploring the portraits that exist or may have existed of these authors. The text aims to preserve the memories of these individuals, emphasizing their influence on gardening practices and literature. The opening of the book outlines Felton's intention to document the lives and appearances of various notable English authors affiliated with gardening. He emphasizes that the following pages will provide insights into writers whose works, while perhaps obscure or lesser-known today, played crucial roles in the history and development of horticultural literature. Felton expresses a desire to showcase their significance to British gardening culture, drawing connections to artistic representations of these figures, thus elevating their contributions in both literary and cultural contexts.