Books on Topic: 'Trade'

Amidst the fireworks and celebrations of Guy Fawkes Night, a covered wagon winds its way along the dark country heath land. Hidden at the back is a yo...

This, volume 21 of the Chronicles of Canada series, describes the settlement of the Red River Colony by Lord Selkirk, and the struggles it had against...

William Wolfe Capes (1834-1914) was an Anglican cleric, a classicist, and a historian. This is his short chronicle of the early Roman Empire, from the...

These cases involved questions that came before the Supreme Court that needed answers. The questions in order of appearance in this project are as fol...

Queen Elizabeth the First of England, the Grand Turk at Constantinople, and an organ builder named Thomas Dallam—quite a trio. In 1599, Elizabeth comm...

Frank T. Bullen is best known for his books based on his adventures at sea. However, he had a life on shore as well. He first went to sea as a boy as...

Morel explains the history and formation of the Congo Free State, owned by King Leopold II. However, Morel, a humanitarian, focuses on the atrocities...

At an age when he should, by rights, be embarking on a well-deserved and comfortable retirement, Captain Whalley, a sailor of the old school — and eve...

Money and Trade Considered: With a Proposal for Supplying the Nation with Money is an early economics text written by John Law of Lauriston, published...

It is an exciting and educational book that takes readers on a captivating journey through the fascinating world of exploration. This book explores th...

Step into the bustling streets of Victorian London and discover the hidden world of its tradesmen in Anthony Trollope's captivating work, "London Trad...

"Amidst the majestic Hudson River, an enthralling tale of cultural clash and historic rivalry unfolds. Discover the captivating saga of 'Dutch and Eng...

Delve into the captivating tale of human ingenuity and daring in "The Story of the Atlantic Cable" by Sir Charles Bright, an awe-inspiring chronicle o...

In the captivating pages of "Carpenter's Geographical Reader: Asia," acclaimed author Frank G. Carpenter takes you on an enthralling expedition throug...

In a world where human suffering was not always recognized, an impassioned voice emerged to challenge the very foundations of an abhorrent system. "An...

In 1880’s Boston, Mass. the good life is lead according to all the Victorian era societal rules of the New World. Political ambitions and the business...

An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations is the magnum opus of the Scottish economist Adam Smith, published on March 9, 1776 dur...

This book, originally published in 1825 as "Sketches of New Brunswick," provides a firsthand account of the early days of the province. Written by an...

John Jacob Astor was a German-American businessman who made his fortune in the fur trade and real estate in the United States. He was a pioneer in the...

This volume explores the multifaceted relationship between Canada and its waterways. It delves into the history of watercraft, from the indigenous can...

'The Travels of Marco Polo', originally titled 'Book of Ser Marco Polo, the Venetian, concerning the kingdoms and marvels of the East', recounts the e...

This book, originally published in 1889, offers a historical account of the hatmaking industry in Baltimore, Maryland. It examines the evolution of t...

Alfred Thayer Mahan's "The Influence of Sea Power Upon History" examines the crucial role of naval power in shaping global events during the 17th and...

The Shoemaker's Holiday is a play set in Elizabethan London that explores themes of love, class, and social mobility through the lens of a vibrant and...