The American Almanac and Repository of Useful Knowledge for the Year 1857

<p><i>The American Almanac and Repository of Useful Knowledge for the Year 1857</i> is a comprehensive snapshot of mid-19th century America. Compiled by George P. Sanger this almanac offers a wealth of statistical historical and practical information. From astronomical data and calendars to detailed reports on government finance and population this volume encapsulates the burgeoning growth and societal characteristics of the United States just prior to the Civil War.</p><p>Detailed sections cover executive and judiciary branches individual state information and extensive economic data. Students of history researchers and anyone interested in the fabric of 19th-century American life will find this almanac an invaluable primary source. It provides a detailed look at the issues statistics and knowledge considered important at the time.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>