The Life Of James Deacon Hume: Secretary Of The Board Of Trade (1859)
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ISBN10: 1437323707
ISBN13: 9781437323702
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Nov 26 2008
Pages: 388
Weight: 1.14
Height: 0.80 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781437323702
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Nov 26 2008
Pages: 388
Weight: 1.14
Height: 0.80 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Life of James Deacon Hume: Secretary of the Board of Trade (1859) is a biography written by Charles Badham. The book tells the story of James Deacon Hume, a British civil servant who served as the Secretary of the Board of Trade in the mid-19th century. The biography provides a detailed account of Hume's life, from his childhood and education to his career in the civil service. The book also explores Hume's contributions to the Board of Trade, including his work on the railways and his efforts to improve the safety of steamships. Through Hume's life story, the book offers insights into the workings of the British government and the challenges faced by civil servants during this period. Overall, The Life of James Deacon Hume is a fascinating portrait of a prominent figure in British history and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the civil service and government in the 19th century.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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