9781333443955 - Testimony in Relation to Pilots and Pilotage Before the Select Committee of the House of Delegates: April 6th, 1853 Classic Reprint by Delegates, Maryland House of (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents the arguments for and against reforming Maryland's pilot laws. The bookâs author believes that better regulation and support for pilots could invite more foreign commerce, thus increasing the trade of agricultural products and the domestic economy. Through the inclusion of detailed 1853 testimonies before the Maryland House of Delegates, the book delves into the complexities of the pilot system and its impact on both domestic and international trade. The book also presents historical context and discusses the impact of the existing laws on insurance, freight rates, and the overall efficiency of the piloting system. The author argues that a well-regulated system can increase safety, protect life and property, and promote economic growth. This book will appeal to readers interested in maritime history, the economics of trade, and the importance of transportation infrastructure. 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.