On The Stature And Bulk Of Man In The British Isles (1870)

""On The Stature And Bulk Of Man In The British Isles"" is a book written by John Beddoe in 1870. The book is a comprehensive study of the physical characteristics of people living in the British Isles during the 19th century. Beddoe was a physician and anthropologist who was interested in the relationship between physical characteristics and social status. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of the physical characteristics of the British people. Beddoe discusses the height, weight, and overall size of the population, as well as the differences between men and women. He also examines the impact of race and ethnicity on physical characteristics, looking at the differences between the English, Scottish, Welsh, and Irish populations. One of the most interesting aspects of the book is Beddoe's analysis of the relationship between physical characteristics and social status. He argues that there is a correlation between height and social status, with the upper classes generally being taller than the lower classes. He also examines the impact of diet and lifestyle on physical characteristics, looking at the differences between urban and rural populations. Overall, ""On The Stature And Bulk Of Man In The British Isles"" is an important work of anthropological and historical research. It provides a fascinating insight into the physical characteristics of the British people during the 19th century and sheds light on the relationship between physical characteristics and social status.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.