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A Six Weeks Tour

A Six Weeks Tour

Arthur Young

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120130433
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A Six Weeks Tour: Through The Southern Counties Of England And Wales is a travelogue written by Arthur Young in 1772. The book chronicles Young’s journey through the counties of England and Wales over a six-week period. The author provides detailed descriptions of the landscape, architecture, agriculture, and economy of each region he visits. Young’s observations are informed by his background as an agriculturalist, and he pays particular attention to the farming practices and crops of each area. The book also includes anecdotes and encounters with locals, providing insight into the social and cultural aspects of life in 18th century England and Wales. A Six Weeks Tour is considered a significant work of travel writing and a valuable historical document of life in England and Wales during this period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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