Illustrations of political economy, Volume 6 (of 9) by Harriet Martineau
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| Author | Martineau, Harriet, 1802-1876 |
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| Title | Illustrations of political economy, Volume 6 (of 9) |
| Original Publication | London: Charles Fox, Paternoster-Row, 1834. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | Messrs. Vanderput and Snoek -- The loom and the lugger, part I. -- The loom and the lugger, part II. |
| Credits | Emmanuel Ackerman, KD Weeks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "Illustrations of Political Economy, Volume 6" by Harriet Martineau is a collection of narratives that delve into the themes of political economy and social issues during the mid-19th century. This volume includes the tale of "Messrs. Vanderput and Snoek," exploring the intricacies of commerce and human interactions against the backdrop of a bustling Amsterdam. The narratives aim to showcase various economic principles through relatable characters and situations. The opening of the volume introduces readers to the town of Amsterdam during the late 17th century, highlighting its vitality and bustling trade. The narrative centers on the death of a prominent merchant, Onno Snoek, and the ensuing family dynamics that unfold. As mourners gather, characters such as the grieving widow, her son Heins, and the kind clergyman M. Aymond vividly portray the coexistence of personal sorrow with the relentless pulse of commerce that characterizes Amsterdam. Through these perspectives, Martineau begins to blur the lines between private grief and public financial dealings, setting the stage for deeper economic discussions throughout the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Social problems -- Fiction |
| Subject | Didactic fiction, English |
| Subject | Political fiction, English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 72923 |
| Release Date | Feb 10, 2024 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 17, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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