Arthur Young

A Tour in Ireland. 1776-1779 (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

Arthur Young was an English writer on agriculture, economics, social statistics, and campaigner for the rights of agricultural workers. Arthur Young is considered the greatest of all English writers on agriculture; but it is as a social and political observer that he is best known, and his Tour in Ireland and Travels in France are still full of interest and instruction.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Krill Press
• Seitenzahl: 191
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. Mai 2016
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781531272579
• Artikelnr.: 54251833

Autorenporträt

Arthur Young, a prominent British writer and economist of the 18th century, is famed for his detailed accounts of agricultural practices and socio-economic conditions of the countryside during his extensive travels. Born in 1741 in Suffolk, England, Young would become one of the most influential figures in agricultural economics. His work 'A Tour in Ireland. 1776-1779' provides an invaluable perspective on Irish agriculture, economy, and society during a period just before the tumultuous years of the Irish Rebellion of 1798. Young's narrative is a combination of travelogue and empirical study, rich with observations that are critical to understanding the historical and cultural context of Irish life in the late 18th century. His writings are characterized by a clear, descriptive style that translates his firsthand experiences into impactful socio-economic insights. Young's contributions extend beyond 'A Tour in Ireland', as he authored several other important texts on agriculture and economics, which include practical advice for farmers alongside more theoretical discussions of economic principles. Arthur Young remained deeply engaged in the agricultural innovations of his time and often advocated for progressive farming techniques, becoming an influential voice in agricultural circles. His literary legacy continues to be studied for its depth of detail and its forward-thinking analysis of agricultural efficiency and productivity.