In this fascinating account of the county of Essex, Thomas Kitson Cromwell shares his extensive knowledge of the area's history, geography, and social conditions. From the agriculture and industry of the region to the lifestyles of its inhabitants, this book provides a detailed portrait of life in nineteenth-century England. With beautiful illustrations and insightful commentary, this book is both an enjoyable read and an important historical document.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the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.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.