Excerpt from Philadelphia and Her Merchants, as Constituted Fifty Seventy Years Ago: Illustrated by Diagrams of the River Front, and Portraits of Some of Its Prominent Occupants, Together With Sketches of Character, and Incidents and Anecdotes of the Day
But mercantile kfc is set forth, and data, in dots and lines, is given, and whence the authority for that? T 0 memory I appeal, and from it reveal the secrets from the recesses of sunken time.''
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book takes readers on a captivating journey back in time, to the bustling port city of Philadelphia in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The author, a keen observer of his time, provides a rich tapestry of detail, revealing the lives of the merchants who shaped the city's commercial landscape. From the grandeur of the India Wharf, where exotic goods from around the world were unloaded, to the bustling activity of the countless wharves that lined the Delaware River, the book paints a vivid picture of a bygone era. The author expertly blends historical anecdotes with personal observations, giving readers a glimpse into the daily lives of these individuals who navigated the challenges and triumphs of the shipping trade. Through insightful descriptions and captivating stories, the author reveals the complex social and economic fabric of Philadelphia in its formative years, offering a unique perspective on the city's rise as a major commercial center. This book provides a rare glimpse into the world of Philadelphia's merchants and the critical role they played in the city's development. 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333718770_0
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