Publisher's Synopsis
Arthur Young's Tour in Ireland, 1776-1779 is a historical account of the author's travels throughout Ireland during the late 18th century. Arthur Young was a British agricultural writer and economist, and his observations of Ireland during this time provide a unique insight into the country's social, economic, and political landscape.The book is divided into several sections, each detailing Young's travels through different regions of Ireland. In his travels, he meets with local farmers, landlords, and politicians, and provides detailed descriptions of the landscape, agriculture, and industry in each area.Young's observations are often critical of the Irish people and their way of life, but they also reveal a deep understanding of the challenges they faced. He discusses the impact of the Penal Laws on the Catholic population, the problem of absentee landlords, and the poverty and hardship faced by many Irish people.At the same time, Young also recognizes the beauty and potential of Ireland, and his descriptions of the country's natural beauty are vivid and poetic. He also provides detailed accounts of the industries and businesses he encounters, including linen production, mining, and fishing.Overall, Arthur Young's Tour in Ireland, 1776-1779 is an important historical document that provides a fascinating glimpse into Ireland during a period of great change and upheaval.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
