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100 1 _aYoung, Arthur,
_d1741-1820
245 1 0 _aVoyages en France pendant les années 1787, 1788, 1789
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-04-05
508 _aProduced by Ebooks libres et gratuits; this text is also available at http://www.ebooksgratuits.com
520 _a"Voyages en France pendant les années 1787, 1788, 1789" by Arthur Young is a historical account written in the late 18th century. This work serves as a travel journal in which Young documents his observations of the agricultural practices, landscapes, and social customs of France during a pivotal period just before the French Revolution. The narrative is not merely a recounting of his travels but also an analytical exploration of the impact of economic policies on the country. The opening of this travelogue introduces Young’s initial impressions as he arrives in Calais, highlighting the stark contrasts he notes from England—from the landscape to the social structure. Young meets various locals, including an acquaintance involved in agricultural improvements and reflects on the changes in society and agriculture he observes. He describes his journey through regions such as Boulogne and Amiens, sharing insights into the agricultural techniques and the people's living conditions while stepping into broader economic themes that would ultimately resonate with the political climate of France in the years leading to the Revolution. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFrance -- Description and travel
653 _aFrance -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799
653 _aAgriculture -- France -- History -- 18th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15556
999 _c56944
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