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The Manual Of Commerce - Softcover

Sara Hall Browne

 
9780461410266: The Manual Of Commerce

Synopsis

The Manual Of Commerce: Containing A Concise Account Of The Source, Mode Of Production Or Manufacture Of The Principal Articles Of Commerce by Sara Hall Browne is an extensive 19th-century reference designed for schools and families. This work surveys the origins, culture, production, and uses of the principal commodities of world trade. It offers systematic coverage of topics ranging from vegetables and animal foods to beverages, clothing materials, household goods, dyes, drugs, and natural resources, explaining the processes of cultivation, manufacture, canning, packing, and distribution. The volume also delves into commercial organization and methods of trade, including transport by land and water, railways, canals, ships, and telegraph networks, along with basic merchant terminology and financial instruments. It provides a comprehensive overview of global commerce, its commodities, and the infrastructures that support exchange.

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