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Merchants and mariners : selected maritime writings of David M. Williams / compiled by Lars U. Scholl.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Williams, David M. (David Malcolm), 1940- author.
- Series:
- Research in maritime history ; no. 18.
- Research in maritime history ; no. 18
- Standardized Title:
- Works. Selections
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Merchant marine--Great Britain--History.
- Merchant marine.
- Merchants--Great Britain--History.
- Merchants.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (xlix, 298 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).
- Place of Publication:
- St. John's, Nfld. : International Maritime Economic History Association, 2000.
- Summary:
- This book presents twelve essays by historian David M. Williams, in order to pay tribute to his career. The essays stretch from 1807 through to the end of the nineteenth century, and address both economic and social themes. Topics include maritime trade, deployment of merchant ships, the state regulations concerning shipping, shipwrecks and loss of life, passenger cargoes, slavery, cotton, timber and coffee trades, and the working conditions of seamen over the course of the century. The plight of the maritime labourer is at the core of this collection. The essays primarily focus on British shipping, and firmly places it within an international context. The book is introduced by Lars U. Scholl, followed by two tributes to Williams' career, one by Peter N. Davies, the other by Lewis R. Fischer. Scholl concludes the volume with a thorough bibliography of Williams' maritime writings: books, chapters, and articles.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references.
- Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 08 Jun 2018).
- ISBN:
- 1-78694-476-6
- 1-78694-916-4
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