""The World, In The Year 1840: Retrospect Of The Chief Events, Civil, Political, And Religious, Of The Past Year"" is a historical book written by James Fraser in 1841. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the significant events that occurred in the year 1840, including civil, political, and religious happenings. It gives readers an insightful look into the world during that time, covering topics such as the European revolutions, the Opium War in China, the Abolition of Slavery in the British Empire, and the spread of Christianity around the world. The book is a valuable resource for historians and anyone interested in understanding the major events of the year 1840 and their impact on the world.In Chronological Order.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.