The American Carrying Trade (1881)

By John Roach

Book Overview

The American Carrying Trade is a book written by John Roach in 1881. It is a detailed analysis of the shipping industry in the United States during the late 19th century. Roach, who was a prominent shipbuilder and businessman at the time, provides an in-depth look at the factors that contributed to the growth of the American carrying trade, including the development of new technologies, changes in trade policies, and the expansion of the American economy.The book covers a wide range of topics related to the shipping industry, including the construction and design of ships, the role of shipping companies in the global economy, and the impact of government regulations on the industry. Roach also provides a detailed history of the American carrying trade, tracing its origins back to the early days of the country's founding.Throughout the book, Roach emphasizes the importance of the American carrying trade to the nation's economic growth and prosperity. He argues that the shipping industry played a critical role in the expansion of American commerce and helped to establish the United States as a major global power.Overall, The American Carrying Trade is a comprehensive and insightful look at one of the most important industries in American history. It provides valuable insights into the factors that shaped the shipping industry during the late 19th century and sheds light on the broader economic and political forces that drove American growth and expansion.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120722977
• ISBN13: 9781120722973
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"