Report on the Census of Porto Rico, 1899 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

United States War Department, Porto Rico Census Office

9780364249758: Report on the Census of Porto Rico, 1899 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0364249757 ISBN 13: 9780364249758

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

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Discover how Porto Rico was counted in 1899 and what the census reveals about life on the island.

This edition outlines the field work, methods, and results of the War Department’s census, presenting how the island was divided into enumeration districts, how literacy was determined, and how data were tabulated and organized for study.

The report covers geography, population by department and district, literacy and education, farm data, and the large set of tables and illustrations that followed. It explains the challenges of collecting data after a major hurricane and during the rainy season, and it describes the role of supervisors, enumerators, and the tabulating machine contract that produced the published results. The material is organized to support researchers who want to understand the island’s demographics, resources, and social indicators at the turn of the century, as well as the methods used to produce national census data in that era.
What you’ll experience

A clear overview of the census process, from planning to tabulation
Detailed sections on geography, population by department, literacy, education, and farm data
A comprehensive index and lists of tables and illustrations for quick reference
Context about how the data were collected and used in its time

Ideal for readers of history, demography, and Puerto Rico studies who want a solid, document-based view of the 1899 census and its methodology.

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