| Author |
Forrow, Alexander |
| Title |
The Thames and its docks
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| Original Publication |
London: Spottiswoode & Co, 1877.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 61.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Bob Taylor, deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from a file downloaded from the British Library)
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| Summary |
"The Thames and its docks" by Alexander Forrow is a historical account delivered as a lecture in the late 19th century. This book discusses the fascinating evolution of the Thames River's infrastructure and its docks, offering an in-depth analysis of how the facilities developed to support the growing commercial needs of London. The author's focus is on the importance of these advancements in the context of London's status as a major trade hub. In the text, Forrow outlines the long history of maritime activity on the Thames, tracing its transformations from rudimentary beginnings to its eventual status as a hub of commercial activity featuring sophisticated dock systems. He examines the influence of various merchant groups, such as the Easterlings and later East India and West India merchants, in shaping trade practices and policies. Through a detailed exploration of various dock proposals that were considered over the years, his work illustrates the struggles and innovations in maritime logistics. By laying out the challenges faced and the responses developed through new dock systems, Forrow ultimately underscores the critical role that the docks played in facilitating London's remarkable growth and commercial success. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
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| Subject |
Thames River (England)
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
72295 |
| Release Date |
Dec 2, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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