Voyages en France, pendant les années 1787-88-89 et 90, entrepris plus particulièrement pour s’assurer de l’état de l’agriculture, des richesses, des resources et de la prospérité de cette nation. Traduit de l’Anglais par F. S. Avec des notes et observations par M. de Casaux, et des cartes géographiques de la navigation et du climat. 1-3.
by YOUNG, Arthur
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Paris, Buisson, 1793. 8vo. 16,+ viii,+ 468 pp.+ large engr. folding map; (4),+ 498 pp.+ large engr. folding map; (2),+ 416 pp. First part with minor spotting, a small hole with loss of letter through p, 123-124, last leaves with browning, a small tear p. 413-414 in part three. Slightly worn calf, gilt spines with red and green labels, boards with gilt frame, marbled edges. Three volumes. Kress, B.2638. First French edition, translated by François Soulès. The English original ”Travels in France”, was published in 1792, with a second edition in 1794. The English expert on agriculture Arthur Young (1741-1820) made three journeys in France, in 1787, in 1788 and in 1789-90. During these he described the condition of the people and the conduct of public affairs at a critical juncture. He later became an opponent of the French Revolution, condemning its violence. He is considered a major English writer on agriculture, although he is today best remembered as a social and political observer.
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- Voyages en France, pendant les années 1787-88-89 et 90, entrepris plus particulièrement pour s’assurer de l’état de l’agriculture, des richesses, des resources et de la prospérité de cette nation. Traduit de l’Anglais par F. S. Avec des notes et observations par M. de Casaux, et des cartes géographiques de la navigation et du climat. 1-3.
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