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Arthur Young
AuthorBooks · Second hand1741-1820
Arthur Young FRS was an English agriculturist. Not himself successful as a farmer, he built on connections and activities as a publicist a substantial reputation as an expert on agricultural improvement. After the French Revolution of 1789, his views on its politics carried weight as an informed observer, and he became an important opponent of British reformers.
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About Arthur Young
Birth
1741
Death
1820
Arthur Young FRS was an English agriculturist. Not himself successful as a farmer, he built on connections and activities as a publicist a substantial reputation as an expert on agricultural improvement. After the French Revolution of 1789, his views on its politics carried weight as an informed observer, and he became an important opponent of British reformers.
Arthur Young was a prolific English writer who dedicated his life to observing agriculture and economics.
His most notable work is the account of his travels through Ireland, conducted between 1776 and 1779.
Throughout his career, he published a total of 119 works covering topics from agronomy to statistics.
Born in Whitehall in 1741, he combined his role as a journalist with his deep vocation as a farmer.
His writings offer a detailed insight into Great Britain and other regions like Quebec during the 18th century.
