Causes Of The Reduction Of American Tonnage And The Decline Of Navigation Interests: Being The Report Of A Select Committee, Made To The House Of Representatives Of The U.S. (1870)

""Causes Of The Reduction Of American Tonnage And The Decline Of Navigation Interests"" is a report compiled by John Lynch and presented to the House of Representatives of the United States in 1870. The report examines the factors that have contributed to the decline of American tonnage and navigation interests. It sheds light on the policies and practices that have led to the reduction of American shipbuilding and maritime trade. The report highlights the impact of foreign competition, technological advancements, and changing trade patterns on the decline of American tonnage. It also discusses the role of government policies and regulations in exacerbating the situation. Overall, the report provides a comprehensive analysis of the factors that have led to the decline of American tonnage and navigation interests, and offers recommendations for addressing the issue.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

John Lynch is a Professor of Epidemiology and Canada Research Chair in Population Health. He was trained in Australia and the US and received his PhD in epidemiology from the University of California at Berkeley in 1995. From 1997-2005 he worked in the Dept. Epidemiology at the University of Michigan School of Public Health.