Contents

Preface to the Second Edition
Preface to First Edition
Chapter I: The Decentralisation of Industries
Chapter II: The Possibilities of Agriculture
Chapter III. Small Industries and Industrial Village
The Small Industries in the United Kingdom
Petty Trades in France
Petty Trades in Other Countries
Conclusions
Chapter IV: Brain Work and Manual Work
Chapter V: Conclusion.
Appendix
A. British Investments Abroad
B. French Imports
C. Growth of Industry in Russia
D. Iron Industry in Germany
E. Machinery in Germany
F. Cotton Industry in Germany
G. Mining and Textiles in Austria
H. Cotton Manufacture in India
I. The Cotton Industry in the States
J. Mr. Giffen’s and Mr. Flux’s Figures Concerning the Position of the United Kingdom in International Trade
K. Market-Gardening in Belgium
L. The Channel Islands — The Scilly Islands
M. Irrigated Meadows in Italy
N. Planted Wheat
The Rothamsted Challenge
O. Replanted Wheat
P. Imports of Vegetables to the United Kingdom
Q. Fruit-Culture in Belgium
R. Culture under Glass in Holland
S. Prices Obtained in London for Dessert Grapes Cultivated Under Glass
T. The Use of Electricity in Agriculture
U. Petty Trades in the Lyons Region
V. Small Industries at Paris
W. Results of the Census of the French Industries in 1896
X. The Small Industries in Germany
Y. The Domestic Industries in Switzerland
Tables
Table 1
Table 2
Table 3
Table 4
Table 5
Table 6
Table 7