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About The Book: "The Metric System of Weights and Measures Compared with British Standard Weights and Measures in a Complete Set of Comparative Tables; Also, Tables of Equivalent Prices Under the Two Systems, Etc." by Henry Rutter, published in 1866, aims to ease the transition to the metric system in Britain. It includes detailed comparative tables for various measurements length, area, volume, and weight highlighting the metric system's advantages over traditional British standards. Rutter's work is a key resource for understanding the evolution of measurement systems and the push for standardization in the 19th century. About The Author: Henry Rutter was a notable writer who authored "Calculations of Exchanges between England, India, and China, with Comparative Tables of Exchanges between Canton and Shanghai" in 1856. This work focused on the financial exchanges among these key regions, providing valuable insights into trade dynamics during that era. Rutter's meticulous comparative tables helped facilitate understanding of currency values and exchange rates, reflecting his expertise in economic analysis and international trade. The Title 'The Metric System of Weights and Measures Compared with British Standard Weights and Measures in a Complete Set of Comparative Tables: Also, Tables of Equivalent Prices under the Two Systems; And of Chinese and Indian Weights Compared with Metric Weights, Etc written/authored/edited by Henry Rutter', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789367802786 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 131 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 21.59 x 27.94 cms.