This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: Williams and Norgate, 14 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London; and 20 South Frederick Street, Edinburgh in 1858 in 267 pages; Subjects: Great Britain; Business & Economics / Economic Conditions; History / General; History / Europe / Great Britain; History / Medieval;