The Rural Life of England

CHAPTER III.

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Influence of Wood-engraving on the Love of the Picturesque in the Country -- Introduction of Stereotyping Wood-cuts in the Cheap Magazines -- Probable Results from the Use of the Art -- in what respects Wood is superior to Copper or Steel -- Causes that prevent the Successors of Bewick equalling him in Knowledge of Nature -- how this Defect is to be remedied 341