A Dependent People : Newport, Rhode Island in the Revolutionary Era de Elaine F. Crane - 1992

new pb

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Paperback / softback. New. This work tells a story about the sea, an American colonial town, and the British. It relates how Newport's dependence on the Atlantic Ocean dominated nearly every aspect of its existence. Newport learned early from its watery surroundings that its survival and prosperity were inextricably linked to commerce. Dependent on a thriving trade, Newporters were willing to explore and combination of routes which suggested a successful return in voyage and investment. Newport's single-minded commitment to commerce produced a society in which people were also dependent on each other. Merchant and dockworker, sailmaker and rope-walk owner developed symbiotic relationships as a result of their common efforts to ensure the success of each voyage. Dependency also extended to social networks where the affluent took responsibility for other members of the community. Because of their dependence on unobstructed trade, Newporters had evaded British customs for generations,… Leer más

Fordham Univ Pr, 1992. Paperback. New. reprint edition. 196 pages. 9.25x6.25x0.75 inches.

Fordham Univ Pr, 1992. Paperback. New. reprint edition. 196 pages. 9.25x6.25x0.75 inches.

Fordham University Press. New. Special order direct from the distributor

Fordham University Press, 1992-01-01. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!