Ninth Census US 1870 Vol III Industry & Wealth Walker 1872 Government Print

Original official publication: The Statistics of the Wealth and Industry of the United States, Volume III from the Ninth Census of 1870. Compiled under the direction of Francis A. Walker, Superintendent of Census, this volume provides an unparalleled snapshot of the nation's economic landscape following the Civil War and during the Reconstruction era. It meticulously details wealth, taxation, and public indebtedness, alongside comprehensive statistics on agriculture, manufacturing, mining, and fisheries across the United States. Published by the Government Printing Office in 1872, this edition features striking marbled boards and a sturdy leather spine, including major tables of occupations and data from the original returns of the 1870 census. An invaluable resource for historians, economists, and genealogists interested in 19th-century America.