Illustrations of political economy, Volume 6 (of 9) by Harriet Martineau
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"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.)
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| Author | Martineau, Harriet, 1802-1876 |
|---|---|
| Title | Illustrations of political economy, Volume 6 (of 9) |
| Original Publication | London: Charles Fox, Paternoster-Row, 1834. |
| 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 www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| 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 |
| Last Update | Feb 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 463 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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