History of merchant shipping and ancient commerce, Volume 1 (of 4) by W. S. Lindsay
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"History of Merchant Shipping and Ancient Commerce, Volume 1 (of 4)" by W. S. Lindsay is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book aims to provide a comprehensive narrative of merchant shipping through ancient and modern times, covering maritime commerce and shipbuilding practices across various cultures. It seeks to address the historical significance and development of shipping, bringing to light details that have often been overlooked or scattered
in previous works. The opening of the work establishes the author's intention to compile an extensive history of merchant shipping, emphasizing the need for a coherent and organized account of the subject. Lindsay outlines his approach of blending primary sources, including ancient texts and historical records, with personal insights from practical experience in maritime matters. He highlights the evolution of navigation from primitive rafts to advanced vessels across cultures, beginning with the earliest forms of navigation and proceeding through well-known maritime civilizations like the Phoenicians and Carthage. Moreover, he sets the stage for a discussion of the economic and cultural impacts of maritime trade, anticipating an exploration of the remaining volumes that will further delve into various aspects of ancient and modern commerce. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Lindsay, W. S. (William Schaw), 1816-1877 |
|---|---|
| Title | History of merchant shipping and ancient commerce, Volume 1 (of 4) |
| Original Publication | London: Sampson Low, Marston, Low, and Searle, 1874. |
| Credits | Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HF: Social sciences: Commerce |
| Subject | Commerce -- History |
| Subject | Shipping -- History |
| Subject | Steam navigation -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 73757 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-73757-7 |
| Release Date | Jun 2, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 957 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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