Georgian Delights by J.H. Plumb

A study of pastimes in Georgian England. On occasion he overdoes the break with times before, but it was certainly an era of great change. Publishing exploded, including books with instructions on music, helpful with the greatly increased availability of instruments. The rise of subscription balls (held during the winter at the full moon). Touring -- this is divided within the country, and the Grand Tour. Inside the country, you got all sorts of changes. For the first time, the sublime or picturesque wilds were something to be sought up, up to climbing Snowdon in Wales. Country homes were visited to see all the modern marvels, and you visited the newest sites of industry, such as the Wedgewood factories, though you preferred the sublime such as forges and mines.

The second part is heavily illustrations of the era showing the elements.