A Vigorous Spirit of Enterprise: Merchants and Economic Development in Revolutionary Philadelphia.

Thomas M. Doerflinger .

ISBN 10: 0807849464 / ISBN 13: 9780807849460

Published by The University of North Carolina Press, Chapel Hill, NC, 1986

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First Edition Thus, not directly stated, but First Printing indicated by the lack of subsequent printings noted, in accordance with The University of North Carolina Press's customary practice at the time of publication. Very Good+ to Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: a small area of faint thumbing to the fore-edge; a very faint stress crease near the lower rear corner; the binding leans somewhat, while remaining perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing very little wear at all, but several minor, unobtrusive flaws. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9 x 6 x 1.1 inches). xvi, 413 pages. Language: English. Weight: 23.5 ounces. University Press Paperback. First Edition Thus, not directly stated, but First Printing indicated by the lack of subsequent printings noted, in accordance with The University of North Carolina Press's customary practice at the time of publication.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Vigorous Spirit of Enterprise: Merchants and Economic Development in Revolutionary Philadelphia.
• Publisher: The University of North Carolina Press, Chapel Hill, NC
• Publication Date: 1986
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0807849464
• ISBN 13: 9780807849460
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1st Edition
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  • History: USA

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Synopsis

A social, economic, and political study of Philadelphia merchants, this study presents both the spirit and statistics of merchant life. Doerflinger studies the Philadelphia merchant community from three perspectives: their commercial world, their confrontation with the Revolution and its aftermath, and their role in diversifying the local economy. The analysis of entrepreneurship dominates the study and challenges long-standing assumptions about American economic history.

Book Description

"A solid, well-written, and brilliantly perceptive study of the economic structure and behavior of the merchant class in Revolutionary Philadelphia."--Richard Alan Ryerson, The Adams Papers