The Progress of the Nation, in Its Various Social and Economic Relations Since the Beginning of the Nineteenth Century

Bookseller

Shadow Books (GB)

Bookseller's Inventory #

012865

Title

The Progress of the Nation, in Its Various Social and Economic Relations Since the Beginning of the Nineteenth Century

Author

Porter, G R

Format/Binding

Hardcover

Book Condition

Used - Good

Jacket Condition

No Jacket as Issued

Quantity Available

1

Edition

First Edition

Publisher

John Murray

Date Published

1847

Keywords

Social History

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