I have here for sale 3 volumes entitled A SIX MONTHS TOUR THROUGH THE NORTH OF ENGLAND containing an Account of the present State of Agriculture, Manufactures and Population, in several Counties of this Kingdom. They are Volumes I, II and IV, by Arthur Young.  It is a second edition published by W Strahan, W Nicoll et al, London in 1771.  Young's accounts of his tour are written in the form of letters sent at different stages.  

Vol I covers North Mims to Stamford, Stamford to Rotherham, Rotherham to Beverley, Beverley to Wentworth House, Wentworth to Ferry Bridge.  At each stage he will give accounts of individuals' farming experiments, landscaping, advice etc.  There are 6 b/w plates.

Vol II covers Beverley to Cleveland, description of Kirkleatham, Cleveland to Stainmore to Richmond, Richmond to Massam, Massam to Crakehill, Crakehill to Danby, Danby to Raby Castle, and a description of the castle.  7 b/w plates.

Arthur Young (1741-1820) was widely regarded by his contemporaries as the leading agricultural writer of the time.  He was a vigorous advocate of agrarian improvements, especially enclosures and long leases, and his statistics and lively prose must have helped publicize and diffuse the innovations in farming practices that were taking place. He was consulted by agriculturists and politicians at home and abroad, including George Washington, and received numerous honours. His sample survey investigative procedure undoubtedly represented a pioneering scientific approach to agricultural research.

Bound in full tree calf leather hardboards with gilt tooling, maroon leather title blocks and black leather volume blocks to the spines.  Headbands starting to detach.  Wear to corners.  Some of the leather on the front board of Vol I is missing near the joint.  Library stickers to the marbled endpapers.  Otherwise pages all clean and firm.  Vol I - 359 pages, Vol II - 459 pages, 21 x 13 cm.

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