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General View Of The County Of Devon

General View Of The County Of Devon

Robert Fraser

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120623522
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''General View of the County of Devon: With Observations on the Means of Its Improvement'' is a book written by Robert Fraser in 1794. The book provides a detailed overview of the county of Devon in England, including its geography, history, economy, and social structure. Fraser also offers his observations on how the county could be improved, including suggestions for better agricultural practices, infrastructure development, and social reform. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and development of Devon, as well as for those interested in the broader topics of rural development and social reform in 18th-century England.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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