A Third Letter to the Editor of the Edinburgh Weekly Journal, From Malachi Malagrowther, Esq.: On the Proposed Change of Currency, and Other Late ... the Kingdom of Scotland (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Walter Scott

9780267237692: A Third Letter to the Editor of the Edinburgh Weekly Journal, From Malachi Malagrowther, Esq.: On the Proposed Change of Currency, and Other Late ... the Kingdom of Scotland (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0267237693 ISBN 13: 9780267237692

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2019

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Exploring why a bold currency shift could unsettle Scotland’s economy and way of life.

This pamphlet weighs the practical impact of proposed monetary changes on Scotland, arguing for caution and thoughtful preparation. It contrasts lofty theory with the real, lived consequences in fishing towns, Highlands, and rural communities, urging care for national prosperity without harming local livelihoods.

Considers how a new currency might raise costs and complicate trade, especially for coastal and remote regions.
Weighs the role of government support in sustaining fisheries, kelp industries, and early commercial ventures.
Elevates the tension between ambitious reform and the need to protect traditional livelihoods and national dignity.
Highlights how local attachments, liberty, and place shape responses to economic policy.

Ideal for readers of historical political economy, Scottish affairs, and eras of reform.

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