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History of Merchant Shipping and Ancient Commerce (Paperback)
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History of Merchant Shipping and Ancient Commerce (Paperback)
Series: History of Merchant Shipping and Ancient Commerce 4 Volume Set, Volume 3
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The shipowner and politician William Schaw Lindsay (1816-77)
combined a wealth of personal experience with a meticulous approach
to research. Originally published in 1874-6, this is his
authoritative four-volume history of the world of ships and
maritime trade. Its coverage ranges from the legend of Noah's Ark,
through ancient commerce and the colonising expeditions of the
middle ages, to the progress brought about by the introduction of
steam to the shipping of Lindsay's own day. Details on construction
and performance sit alongside explanations of the customs and
superstitions of seamen, complemented by full accounts of many
important nautical events. Volume 3 describes the extraordinary
progress made by the United States of America in the first half of
the nineteenth century, discusses Cromwell's Navigation Acts and
the causes and effects of their abolition, and concludes with a
warning against excessive legislation. Lindsay's practical
knowledge and enthusiasm for his subject are evident throughout the
work.
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