Arthur Young,
Constantia Maxwell
Cambridge University Press
e druk, 2013
9781107627352
A Tour in Ireland
With General Observations on the Present State of that Kingdom Made in the Years 1776, 1777 and 1778
Specificaties
Paperback, 274 blz.
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Engels
Cambridge University Press |
e druk, 2013
ISBN13: 9781107627352
Rubricering
Verwachte levertijd ongeveer 9 werkdagen
Samenvatting
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.
Specificaties
ISBN13:9781107627352
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:Paperback
Aantal pagina's:274
Uitgever:Cambridge University Press
Inhoudsopgave
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.