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THE COMMERCE OF BOSTON ON THE EVE OF THE REVOLUTION.

Authors :
MORISON, SAMUEL ELIOT
Source :
Proceedings of the American Antiquarian Society; Apr22, Vol. 32 Issue 1, p24-51, 28p
Publication Year :
1922

Abstract

A conference paper is presented about the commerce of Boston, Massachusetts during the time leading up to the American Revolution. It discusses the source material provided by the Massachusetts Historical Society. It examines tables of annual average clearances and provides a broad view of the total movement of sea-borne commerce. The paper also analyzes imports, the exportation of enumerated colonial products, and the direct trade between Boston and Great Britain.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0044751X
Volume :
32
Issue :
1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Proceedings of the American Antiquarian Society
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
45647899