The Third Statistical Account of Scotland - The County of Dumfries
Title: The Third Statistical Account of Scotland - The County of Dumfries
Author: Edited by George Houston
Publisher: Collins, Glasgow
Date: 1962
Hardback - 1st Edition with original dustcover. 461pp with Index. Tables, maps and diagrams with 23 b/w photographic plates. Map at rear.
Synopsis
There have been Three commissioned “ Statistical Accounts” relating to Scotland in the previous three centuries:
First (Old) Statistical Account - published 1791–1799.
Second (New) Statistical Account: Published 1834–1845
Third Statistical Account: Published from 1951–1992In the words of the original commissioner of the first Statistical accounts Sir john Sinclair wrote: "by statistical is meant...an enquiry into the state of a country for the purpose of ascertaining the quantum of happiness enjoyed by its inhabitants and the means of its future improvement".
The economic diversity and social contrasts of Dumfriesshire in the 43 Parish accounts. The County's economy although mainly agricultural also included the first atomic power station in Scotland. It is also home the cultural tradition of the poet Robert Burns.
Condition Notes
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