Excerpt from Head of Families at the First Census of the United States Taken in the Year 1790, Vermont
Wide, and 5 inch thick to 21 inches long, 14 inches Wide, and 6 inches thick Some of the sheets in these volumes are only 4 inches long, but a few are 3 feet in length, necessitating several folds; In some cases leaves burned. At the edges have been covered with transparent silk to preserve them.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Die Inhaltsangabe kann sich auf eine andere Ausgabe dieses Titels beziehen.
Anbieter: Forgotten Books, London, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating history of the First Census of the United States, conducted in 1790, offering a unique glimpse into the lives of the nation's early inhabitants. The author meticulously examines the process of enumeration, from the legal framework established by Congress to the practical challenges faced by marshals and their assistants in gathering data across the vast and diverse landscape of the newly formed nation. The narrative sheds light on the social and political context surrounding the census, exploring the anxieties and uncertainties that accompanied this unprecedented undertaking. Concerns about federal overreach and individual liberties, coupled with logistical hurdles, shaped the implementation of the census and influenced the information collected. Despite these challenges, the First Census stands as a testament to the nation's commitment to understanding its demographics and laying the foundation for future population studies. Through a detailed analysis of the surviving census schedules, the author paints a vivid picture of the American population in 1790, revealing insights into family structures, occupations, and geographic distribution. The book explores the lives of ordinary citizens, the backbone of the young republic, who played a pivotal role in shaping the nation's destiny. By illuminating the historical significance and the human stories behind the First Census, this book offers a profound appreciation for the legacy of this pivotal moment in American history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780260051295_0
Anzahl: Mehr als 20 verfügbar
Anbieter: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, USA
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9780260051295
Anbieter: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Vereinigtes Königreich
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9780260051295
Anzahl: 15 verfügbar