Commercial Geography : A Book for High Schools, Commercial Courses, and Business Colleges

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Redway, Jacques W. (Jacques Wardlaw), 1849-1942.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Commercial Geography" by Jacques W. Redway is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work primarily addresses the intricate relationships between geography, commerce, and civilization, emphasizing how the evolution of commerce correlates with societal development. The book serves as a comprehensive resource intended for high school and business college students, exploring the factors affecting commerce, including climate, topography, and transportation methods. The opening of "Commercial Geography" introduces readers to key concepts linking commerce and modern civilization. It asserts that effective communication and trade have been essential for the growth of society, highlighting how cultural exchanges and commerce have civilized various peoples. The author discusses historical transformations driven by industrial advances, such as the Bessemer process for steel, and how these developments reshape trade routes and economic centers globally. Redway sets the stage for a deeper exploration into how geographical conditions dictate the flow of commerce in subsequent chapters, indicating the book's foundational premise about the interdependency of geography and economic activity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by Kevin Handy, John Hagerson, Greg Bergquist, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Reading ease score: 60.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2008-03-20