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A Tour in Ireland. 1776-1779

By Arthur Young
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A detailed travel journal documenting journeys through Ireland, combining day-by-day entries with practical surveys of agriculture, manufactures, population, and local markets. The writer records estate layouts, house and institutional architecture, farming methods, rents and production, and conversations with landowners and officials, interweaving practical statistics with broader reflections on economic condition and prospects for improvement. Organized as itinerant observations and general commentary, the account balances empirical reporting with personal impressions of urban life, rural industry, and measures for agricultural reform.

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Arthur Young

Arthur Young was an English writer and agriculturalist, known for his influential works on farming and travel. His notable book, "The Autobiography of Arthur Young," provides insights into his life and the agricultural practices of his time. Young's travels across Ireland and France, documented in "A Tour in Ireland. 1776-1779" and "Voyages en France pendant les années 1787, 1788, 1789," reflect his keen observations and contributions to the understanding of rural economies and social conditions in the late 18th century. His writings played a significant role in the agricultural revolution, advocating for improvements in farming techniques.

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