A clear window into 19th‑century trade policy, with Keefer’s manuscript and supporting letters.
This edition compiles Keefer’s account and the surrounding correspondence that shaped the Reciprocity Treaty with the North American Colonies. It presents the author’s explanations of the treaty’s services, challenges, and the debates that accompanied its passage, drawn from documents dating from the mid‑1800s. Readers gain a firsthand view of the people, finances, and diplomacy behind a landmark trade agreement, without spoilers or speculation beyond the historical record.
The material spans discussions of costs, obligations, and the roles of various figures in Ottawa, Washington, and Boston, offering a concrete look at how policy, politics, and practicalities intersected in early trade diplomacy.
Ideal for readers of history, policy, and Canadian–American relations who want an accessible, documentary view of a pivotal treaty period.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book recounts the endeavor to establish the Reciprocity Treaty of 1854 between British North America and the United States. The author, who played a pivotal role in the treaty's creation, provides a detailed account of the political negotiations and behind-the-scenes discussions that shaped this landmark agreement. By integrating primary source documents and personal anecdotes, the author offers a first-hand perspective on the complexities of international diplomacy and the motivations of key figures involved in the negotiations. The book delves into the broader context of colonial trade policies, economic interests, and geopolitical tensions that influenced the treaty's development. Through the author's unique lens, readers gain insights into the challenges and opportunities that characterized this transformative period in North American history. 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 9781528502498_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781528502498
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Etat : New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from A Sketch of the Rise and Progress of the Reciprocity Treaty: With an Explanation of the Services Rendered in Connection TherewithOn the 12th of May, 1846, our legislature addressed the Queen, praying that in t. N° de réf. du vendeur 2149132477
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