A Tour in Ireland 1776-1779

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• Arthur Young

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• 116 Seiten
• 5 Lesestunden

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The life of Arthur Young, born in 1741 to a clergyman, showcases his intellectual curiosity and diverse pursuits from a young age. Initially apprenticed to a merchant, he engaged in writing pamphlets on pressing political issues and even started a periodical. Following his father's death, he shifted his focus to farming, channeling his reformist zeal into agricultural practices and writing. His notable work, published in 1768, "A Six Weeks' Tour through the Southern Counties of England and Wales," gained considerable readership, reflecting his impact on the era's agricultural discourse.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2008
• Einband: Paperback