The Diary of a Maritimer, 1816-1901: The Life and Times of Joseph Salter (Research in Maritime History) Tapa blanda - 1996

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St John's Newfoundland: International Maritime Economic History Assoc, 1996. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. In very good clean condition..

Liverpool University Press, 1996. Paperback. New. 244 pages. 6.10x9.20x0.80 inches.

Paperback / softback. New.

International Maritime Economic History Association, Canada, 1996. This trade paperback is like new.. This journal comprises the edited diaries of Canadian seafarer, Joseph Salter, arranged chronologically from 1839 through to 1899, chronicling the many voyages of his career. He took employment with John Leander Starr, a Halifax Merchant, between 1839 and 1841, then moved into ship owning and the purchase of the Moncton, New Brunswick shipyard in 1846. The mid-nineteenth century was a difficult time for shipping, and Salter declared bankruptcy in 1858. He continued to work in maritime industries but gradually moved toward landward business and politics, as shipping went into decline. The diaries provide a comprehensive view of the life of ship-owner, shipbuilder, ship's agent, and shipbroker during the age of sail. The diaries are introduced by editor Nancy Ross, great-granddaughter of Salter. Chapter 1 serves as Salter's introduction, Chapters 2 through 16 record his various voyages: to British… Leer más