Chapter 10 from "Land of Home Rule" (1893) provides a detailed portrait of Isle of Man society in the 17th century following the English Civil War, drawing on primary sources by William Blundell, Chaloner, Sacheverell, and Bishop Wilson. It covers agriculture, herring fishery, social structure, laws, mineral resources, and governance under the Derby dynasty, offering crucial context for understanding pre-Revestment Manx conditions.