Travels Through Holland, Flanders, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Lapland, Russia, the Ukraine, and Poland, in the Years 1768, 1769, and 1770, Vol. 1: In Which Is Particularly Minuted, the Present State of Hardcover – August 24, 2018

Discover a detailed, ground‑level travelogue of 18th‑century Europe and see how one observer weighs agriculture, population, and commerce against the laws of liberty and governance.This edition focuses on the Dutch Republic and nearby regions, blending practical travel notes with thoughtful reflections on society, industry, and progress.The book follows a journey from Harwich into Holland, tracing routes to Groningen and beyond. It blends vivid descriptions of town layouts, canals, and harbors with careful observations of farming, trade, and local life. Along the way, the author records how weights, measures, and currencies shape everyday commerce, and why liberty matters to a thriving economy.What you’ll experienceClear, concrete portraits of towns, markets, canals, and rural lands across the NetherlandsPractical travel details, including transport challenges and local hospitalityReflections on governance, taxation, and the link between freedom and prosperityComparisons of agriculture, industry, and commerce across regions and timesIdeal for readers of travel writing, early economic thought, and social history, as well as those curious about how a nation’s structure influences daily life. Read more