Report Upon the Census of Rhode Island, 1875: With the Statistics of the Population, Agriculture, Fisheries and Shore Farms, and Manufactures of the State (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Edwin M. Snow

9780267120901: Report Upon the Census of Rhode Island, 1875: With the Statistics of the Population, Agriculture, Fisheries and Shore Farms, and Manufactures of the State (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0267120907 ISBN 13: 9780267120901

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore Rhode Island’s 1875 census at a glance—uncover how a growing state tracked people, farms, fisheries, and industry.

This edition presents a broad portrait of the state in 1875, with population data, agricultural statistics, shore and fisheries figures, and detailed manufacturing tables. It also includes new explanatory and comparative material to show changes since 1865, and highlights areas where the census gathered additional information.

The work explains how the census was organized under the Census Act of 1875, the role of the Census Board, and the methods used to collect and present the data. It emphasizes the state’s effort to provide a thorough and useful record for policymakers, businesses, and citizens.

Population by town, nativity, age, and other traits, with comparative context to 1865
Manufacturing statistics by industry, with new details and expanded coverage
Agricultural and shore statistics showing the state’s economy in 1875
Notes on methods, accuracy, and the governance of the census process

Ideal for readers seeking a clear, historical snapshot of Rhode Island’s 19th‑century economy and society.

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