Travels In France: During The Years 1787-1789 (1889)

""Travels in France: During the Years 1787-1789"" is a historical travelogue written by Arthur Young, originally published in 1792. The book provides a detailed account of Young's travels through France during the years leading up to the French Revolution. Young, an English agriculturalist, was interested in studying the farming practices and economic conditions of France. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part covering Young's travels through the provinces of France, including Normandy, Brittany, and the Loire Valley. He describes the landscapes, people, and customs of each region, as well as the state of agriculture and industry. In the second part of the book, Young explores Paris and gives a detailed account of the political and social conditions in the city. Young's observations provide a unique insight into pre-revolutionary France, and his descriptions of the poverty and inequality he witnessed foreshadow the events that would soon unfold. The book also includes illustrations and maps to aid in understanding the places and events described. Overall, ""Travels in France: During the Years 1787-1789"" is a valuable historical document that provides a vivid portrait of France on the brink of revolution.With An Introduction, Biographical Sketch, And Notes.This scarce antiquarian book is a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. Read more