This book is a collection of letters from Richard Graves to William Seward about the life of William Shenstone, a famous English poet and landscape gardener in the 18th century. Through the eyes of an intimate friend, readers can learn about Shenstone's personal and professional life, his poetry and garden designs, and his relationships with other prominent figures of his time. This is a must-read for those interested in English literature, gardening, or the cultural history of the 18th century. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.