Originally published in 1925, this book contains the edited text of Arthur Young's eighteenth century travelogue A Tour In Ireland. Young records his journey all around the country, as well as making observations on Irish life under English dominion after the Cromwellian and Williamite wars. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Irish history.
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Höhe: 198 mm
Breite: 129 mm
Dicke: 15 mm
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978-1-107-62735-2 (9781107627352)
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Editor's introduction; Part I. Minutes of the Tour; Part II. General Observations: 1. Soil, face of the country and climate; 2. Rental; 3. Tillage; 4. Of the tenantry of Ireland; 5. Of the labouring poor; 6. Religion; 7. Timber and planting; 8. Tithes; 9. Absentees; 10. Population; 11. Manners and customs; 12. Trade and customs; 13. General state of Ireland; Editor's notes; Index.
