Author: UNKNOWN
Title: 18th Century Detailed List of Workers in St. Just, France
Description: St. Just, France. Ephemera. On offer is a detailed inventory of workers in the Township / Commune of St. Just in mid-18th century France. The document is titled Etat des Terres du Dommaine de St. Just – Savoise (State of the Lands of St. Just – in Savoy). St. Just is a township or, in French, a Commune, located in the very south of France. At the time of this document, estimated in the mid-18th century, it was essentially fields and forests. The list of labourers indicate that most were “boiselliers” or woodcutters. For an economist or social historian, this is a useful document as it offers a look at one aspect of life in pre-revolution rural France. The document measures 8.5 inches by 6.75 inches. It is a 4 page document created from a single, folded sheet of paper. The paper is in good condition with some staining and wear along the edges. The handwriting is legible. ; Manuscripts; 8.5" x 6.75"; 4 pages. Good with no dust jacket .

Keywords: . 18th Labour Worker History