The Autobiography of Arthur Young: With Selections from His Correspondence
1898
The Autobiography of Arthur Young: With Selections from His Correspondence
1898
Biographies, History - British, History - Modern (1750+), Science - Earth/Agricultural/Farming
The Autobiography of Arthur Young: With Selections from His Correspondence, published in 1898 and edited by M. Betham-Edwards, chronicles the life of Arthur Young (1741–1820), an influential agricultural reformer and social commentator. The work offers insights into Young's personal experiences, challenges, and relationships, as well as the evolving agricultural landscape of 18th-century England. It includes reflections on his travels in France and his later concerns regarding the rural poor, making it a significant historical source on agriculture and socio-economic issues of the time.
