An estimate of the comparative strength of Britain during the present and four preceding reigns : and of the losses of her trade from every war since the revolution

An estimate of the comparative strength of Britain during the present and four preceding reigns : and of the losses of her trade from every war since the revolution

The primitive origination of mankind considered.

London : Printed for C. Dilly ... and J. Bowen ..., 1782.

iv, 197, [1] p., [2] folded leaves of plates : tables ; 27 cm. (4to)

L2004F76 1782

(OCoLC)06476077

Signatures: [A]2 B-2A4 2B4(-2B4) 2C4.
The essay on population is actually chapter 10 of Hale's The primitive origination of mankind considered.
Errata: p. 191-[198]
Describes the trade with the American colonies and the fluctuations caused by various wars; also gives statistics of the early years of revolutionary war; author visited America and practised as a lawyer at Baltimore, but returned home at the beginning of the war in 1775.
Includes bibliographical references.
Armorial bookplate on verso of t.p. with motto (Famam Extendimus Factis): Lord Eliock.

Sabin 11760

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