Name

Wood's Account of Isle of Man, Chapter III: Population, Climate, Buildings, and Agriculture (1811)

Description

A detailed contemporary account of the Isle of Man's population statistics across three time periods (1726, 1757, 1792), climate, architecture, and agricultural practices. Includes parish-by-parish population data, crop types, livestock management, labour practices, and analysis of impediments to agricultural improvement such as tithe collection methods and restrictive lease laws. Highly relevant for understanding the island's economic and social structure during the Revestment period.

Place

Douglas

Castletown

Peel

Ramsey

Isle of Man

England

Ireland

Scotland

Type

Financial Data

Collection

Crown Administration

Type

Published Reference Work

Date Created

1811

Language

English