An Inquiry Into The English System Of Weights And Measures (1857)

by John H. Alexander

Book Overview

An Inquiry Into The English System Of Weights And Measures is a book written by John Henry Alexander in 1857. The book explores the history and development of the English system of weights and measures, which was used in England and its colonies at the time. Alexander provides a detailed analysis of the various units of measurement used in the English system, including the pound, ounce, gallon, and yard, and compares them to the metric system used...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164573039
• ISBN13: 9781164573036
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 110 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"