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Frederick Young
1817–1913
A restless Victorian traveler and imperial commentator, he wrote with the energy of someone who had seen far-flung parts of the British world for himself. His books and public life focused on colonial affairs, imperial federation, and the idea of keeping Britain and its colonies closely linked.
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A Winter Tour in South Africa
by Frederick Young
About the author
Born in Limehouse, London, on June 21, 1817, Sir Frederick Young was a British traveller and writer who became known for his work on imperial affairs. He travelled widely, including visits to Canada, Greece, South Africa, and Turkey, and those journeys helped shape the subjects he returned to in his writing.
Much of his published work and public advocacy centered on the relationship between Britain and its colonies. He promoted imperial federation and argued for a lasting political union across the empire, making him a recognizable voice in late nineteenth-century debates about colonial policy.
Young lived a very long life, dying on November 9, 1913. Archival records also reflect his wider interests and public activity, describing him as a federalist, traveller, and writer, with surviving papers that include correspondence, speeches, pamphlets, and autobiographical material.