""The History of the Survey of Ireland, commonly called the Down Survey"" is a book written by William Petty. It is a comprehensive account of the survey of Ireland conducted in the 17th century, which was known as the ""Down Survey"". The book provides a detailed description of the survey, including its purpose, methodology, and results. It also includes information on the historical context of the survey, including the political and social factors that led to its implementation. The book is a valuable resource for historians, geographers, and anyone interested in the history of Ireland. It provides a unique insight into the land surveying techniques used in the 17th century, and the impact that the survey had on the development of Ireland. Overall, ""The History of the Survey of Ireland, commonly called the Down Survey"" is an important contribution to the literature on Irish history and geography.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.