Picturesque views on the river Wye, from its source at Plinlimmon Hill, to its junction with the Severn below Chepstow : $b With observations on the public buildings, and other works of art, in its vicinity

A leisurely journey follows the River Wye from its remote source on Plinlimmon Hill to its meeting with the Severn below Chepstow, inviting listeners to imagine the river’s winding course through eighty miles of varied countryside. The author blends natural description with thoughtful commentary on the castles, abbeys and villas that dot the banks, offering a sense of how art and architecture have long enhanced the landscape’s charm. Accompanying the narrative are careful sketches that aim to capture the overall impression of each scene rather than exact detail, giving a vivid, picture‑like sense of the surroundings.

Written at the close of the eighteenth century, the work reflects a contemporary taste for the picturesque, celebrating the interplay of flood and shoal, wood and rock, and noting how recent floods have altered the river’s historic features. Listeners will hear a knowledgeable guide whose respect for both nature and human craftsmanship invites a deeper appreciation of this celebrated Welsh waterway.