The Geographical Distribution of Material Wealth, Vol. 2: Historical Notes Regarding the Merchant Company of Edinburgh and the Widows' Scheme and Hospitals (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Queen of the Ocean, with Phoenicians for our pilots, and the stars for our guides, we might have ventured out beyond the Pillars of Hercules, and, steering a dubious course to the north-west, have visited the semi - barbarous in habitants of a misty and half mythic island, called Britain, to barter with them for the tin of Cassiterides, the only exportable article their poor country arded.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the global distribution of the material goods that sustain human life, drawing connections between the distribution of natural resources and civilization. The author traces the development of important industries such as coal, iron, and sugar, examining how their origins and growth have shaped global trade and power dynamics. The book offers insights into the historical significance of commerce and navigation and discusses the challenges and opportunities that various regions face in accessing and utilizing natural wealth. By highlighting the interplay between geography, economics, and societal advancement, this book provides a comprehensive understanding of the material foundations of human civilization. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332014491_0
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