Statistical Survey of the County of Mayo, With Observations on the Means of Improvement (Classic Reprint): Drawn Up in the Year 1801, for the ... of the Dublin Society (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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A comprehensive 1802 county survey that pairs detailed geography with practical farming insight. This work maps the County of Mayo as it stood in 1801, offering observational notes on climate, soils, baronies, and the means of improvement. It presents a structured view of agriculture, land use, and local economy, framed for readers who want to understand Mayo’s landscape and potential for growth.

This edition blends descriptive geography with proposed routes for agricultural enquiry. It includes a prefatory note explaining the purpose of gathering information to inform improvement, and it outlines the Dublin Society’s method for organizing topics—from soil and climate to crops, cattle, and manures. Readers will find a window into historic land management, settlement, and rural life.

• Geographic layout: situation, extent, baronies, and land quality across Mayo


• Agriculture and farming practices, including crops, livestock, and tools


• Infrastructure and economy: roads, markets, land tenure, and rents


• Suggestions for further inquiry and improvements to support welfare and cultivation

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