Arthur Young published 6 non-fiction books and 4 other books, beginning with The Adventures of Emmera (1767). The best-known is The Farmer's Tour Through the East of England (1771).
Updated September 2026
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The Farmer's Tour Through the East of England
Arthur Young's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
A Six Months Tour Through the North of England (1770)
The Farmer's Kalendar (1771)
The Farmer's Tour Through the East of England (1771)
A Tour in Ireland (1780)
Travels During the Years 1787, 1788, and 1789 (1792)
The Example of France a Warning to Britain (1793)
Other books in order
The Adventures of Emmera (1767)
A Six Weeks Tour, Through the Southern Counties of England and Wales (1768)
The Farmer's Letters to the People of England (1768)
The Farmer's Guide in Hiring and Stocking Farms (1770)
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About Arthur Young
Arthur Young FRS was an English agriculturist. Not himself successful as a farmer, he built on connections and activities as a publicist a substantial reputation as an expert on agricultural improvement. After the French Revolution of 1789, his views on its politics carried weight as an informed observer, and he became an important opponent of British reformers.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Arthur Young FAQ
- How many books has Arthur Young written?
- Arthur Young published 6 non-fiction books and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Arthur Young's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Farmer's Tour Through the East of England.
- What is Arthur Young's last book?
- The Example of France a Warning to Britain (1793).
- What is Arthur Young's most famous book?
- The Farmer's Tour Through the East of England (1771) is Arthur Young's most widely read book.
- Can I read Arthur Young's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by Arthur Young are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.