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A descriptive and statistical account of the British Empire, exhibiting its extent, physical capacities, population, industry and civil and religious institutions. 2 vols.
Publication Details
London: Charles Knight & Co., 1837 CE.
McCulloch indicated on the title page that he was "assisted by numerous contributors." Digital facsimile from the Hathi Trust at this link. Fourth edition, revised with an appendix of tables (2 vols., 1854). Digital facsimile of the 1854 edition from the Internet Archive at this link.
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Thematic Classifications
| Catalog Metadata | Reference Information |
|---|---|
| Entry Number | #9651 |
| Permanent Link | https://staging.historyofmedicine.com/entry/11838 |
| Author Bio Link | Wikipedia ↗ |
| External URL | a-descriptive-and-statistical-account-of-the-british-empire-exhibiting-its-extent-physical-capacities-population-industry-and-civil-and-religious-institutions-2-vols |
Geographic Context
Publication place: London