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The Autobiography of Arthur Young - a life of Agriculture

Rather than reviewing the book itself, I thought we could delve into Arthur Young's life to learn who he was and what he achieved. Original Publication London: Smith, Elder & Company, 1898.  Release Date Apr 19, 2024 Link https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73426 Arthur Young (1741–1820) was an English agriculturist, prolific writer, and influential  observer of  social and political affairs.  Let’s delve into his fascinating life and contributions: Early Life: Born on September 11, 1741, in Whitehall, London, Arthur Young was the second son of Anna Lucretia Coussmaker and Arthur Young Sr., who served as the rector of Bradfield Combust in Suffolk and chaplain to Arthur Onslow. Young attended school in Lavenham and later worked at a mercantile house in King’s Lynn. After his father's death, he became responsible for his family estate at Bradfield Hall and focused on farming there between 1763 and 1766. Young’s interest in agriculture and writing began to flourish...