Identifier: historicalchrono01ande (find matches)
Title: An historical and chronological deduction of the origin of commerce : from the earliest accounts to the present time. Containing, an history of the great commercial interests of the British empire. To which is prefixed, an introduction, exhibiting a view of the ancient and modern state of Europe; of the importance of our colonies, and of the commerce, shipping, manufactures, fisheries, etc. of Great Britain and Ireland; and their influence on the landed interest. With an appendix, containing the modern politico-commercial geography of the several countries of Europe
Year: 1764 (1760s)
Authors: Anderson, Adam, 1692?-1765 Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner. BRL Boston Public Library) John Adams Library BRL
Subjects: Commerce
Publisher: London : Printed for A. Millar, J. and R. Tonson ...
Contributing Library: John Adams Library at the Boston Public Library
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