Arthur Young's Tour In Ireland, 1776-1779

Arthur Young's Tour in Ireland, 1776-1779 is a historical book that chronicles the travels of Arthur Young, an English writer and agriculturalist, during his three-year journey through Ireland. The book is a detailed account of Young's experiences, observations, and thoughts on the people, culture, and landscape of Ireland during a time of great political and social change.Young's tour began in 1776, just a few years before the outbreak of the Irish Rebellion of 1798, and ended in 1779. During his travels, he visited many parts of Ireland, including Dublin, Cork, Limerick, and Galway, as well as many rural areas. He met with a wide range of people, from wealthy landowners to poor farmers, and documented their way of life, their customs, and their struggles.One of the main themes of the book is agriculture, and Young provides a detailed account of the state of farming in Ireland during the late 18th century. He also discusses the political and economic situation in Ireland at the time, including the impact of the Penal Laws on the Catholic population and the growing unrest among the Irish people.Arthur Young's Tour in Ireland, 1776-1779 is an important historical document that provides a unique insight into the social, economic, and political conditions of Ireland during a pivotal period in its history. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Irish history, agriculture, or social change.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.