In the mid-19th century, the economies of Western Europe were undergoing rapid transformation, as new technologies and social structures altered the way people lived and worked. In this detailed and comprehensive survey, Henry Colman provides an up-close look at the agricultural practices and rural economies of four of the most important nations in the region. Drawing on extensive firsthand experience and extensive research, 'The Agriculture and Rural Economy of France, Belgium, Holland, and Switzerland' provides a fascinating snapshot of a moment of immense social and economic change. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.