Arthur Young's Tour in Ireland (1776-1779), Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint)

This book provides a detailed account of an agricultural tour of Ireland undertaken by Arthur Young in the late eighteenth century. Young, an esteemed English agriculturalist, meticulously documents his observations on the farming practices, land management, and rural economy of Ireland during a period of significant change. Through his extensive travels and first-hand encounters, the author offers a comprehensive analysis of the agricultural landscape, highlighting both its strengths and weaknesses. The book delves into various aspects of Irish farming, including crop cultivation, livestock management, and land tenure systems, shedding light on the challenges and opportunities faced by Irish farmers. By comparing Irish practices to those in England and other European countries, Young provides valuable insights into the factors influencing agricultural development and rural prosperity in Ireland. This book is a valuable resource for historians, agriculturalists, and anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the historical context and evolution of Irish farming practices.Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value.The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.