Search Results: statistical almanack for the year 1843 by delius edward

Bremen: G. Hunckel, 1843. Pamphlet. Very good overall. A scarce 1843 Almanac published in English in Bremen for German & Austrian immigrants to the US, with the original slipcase. The author was also active in immigration to the Australian colonies, and includes a portrait of Sir Robert Peel, whose cousin Thomas was given swathes of the best land in Western Australia in 1828. Pages 78 - 85 are listings of British Colonies all over the world, with the year they were acquired, population (both white and "coloured") the value of annual production. There are two sections on Australia, one table as above (acquired, population, production) listing New South Wales, Van Diemens Land, Swan River and South Australasia (sic). NSW acquired in 1787, 80000 white, 5000 coloured, production 2 1/2 millions; VDL acquired 1803, 45000 white, none coloured, 1 million; Swan River, acquired 1829, 2500 white, 50000 coloured, 1/10 million; South Australasia, acquired 1806, 3000 white, 100000 coloured, Production "Est.… Read More