
Famous London Merchants: A Book For Boys (1869)
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ISBN10: 1436844673
ISBN13: 9781436844673
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 29 2008
Pages: 328
Weight: 0.97
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781436844673
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 29 2008
Pages: 328
Weight: 0.97
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Famous London Merchants: A Book For Boys is a historical non-fiction book written by Henry Richard Fox Bourne in 1869. The book provides an account of the lives and achievements of some of the most successful and influential merchants in London during the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries. It includes biographical sketches of prominent figures such as Sir Thomas Gresham, Sir William Petty, and Sir Josiah Child, among others. The book aims to inspire young readers by showcasing the hard work, determination, and entrepreneurial spirit of these merchants, who played a vital role in the development of London as a commercial center. The book is written in a simple and engaging style, making it accessible to young readers. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of London's commerce and trade during the early modern period.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.
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