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Lifetime: 1741 - 1820 Passed: ≈ 204 years ago

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Arthur Young

Books by Arthur Young

Wild and romantic: Early guides to the English lake district Cover image

Wild and romantic: Early guides to the English lake district

History Non-Fiction Travel
Landscape Painting English Lake District Early travel guides Picturesque scenery Lakeland poetry

This collection of early travel guides to the English Lake District offers a fascinating glimpse into the region's history, culture, and natural beauty. The accounts of Thomas Gray, Arthur Young, and Thomas Pennant provide a rich and varied perspecti...

Travels in France During the Years 1787, 1788, 1789 Cover image

Travels in France During the Years 1787, 1788, 1789

History Non-Fiction Travel
History Revolution Court Politics Travel Society social commentary Queen Agriculture 18th century France Eyewitness Versailles

Arthur Young's "Travels in France" offers a unique perspective on the French Revolution through the lens of an English agriculturalist. Young's journey through France in the late 1780s, initially focused on studying agricultural practices, transfor...