Arthur Young Travels in France 1787-1789 1929 Cambridge HC For Sale

Travels in France During the Years 1787, 1788 & 1789 by Arthur Young. Edited by Constantia Maxwell. Published by Cambridge University Press, 1929. Hardcover.A classic firsthand account of France on the eve of and during the opening years of the French Revolution. Arthur Young’s observations of French society, agriculture, politics, economics, and daily life have long been regarded as one of the most important contemporary narratives of the period. This Cambridge edition includes scholarly editing by Constantia Maxwell and retains the original flavor of Young’s travels.Includes the original folding map of France illustrating Young’s travel routes. Also features a frontispiece portrait of Arthur Young.Condition: Very good vintage condition. Original black cloth binding with gilt spine lettering. Binding is solid, pages are clean with light age toning, and the folding map is present and in very good condition. Light rubbing and shelf wear to the covers consistent with age. Please see all photographs for details of condition.