Author: David LeightonPublisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 274
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Vicissitudes of Fort St. George
Author: David LeightonVicissitudes of Fort St. George (Classic Reprint)
Author: David LeightonPublisher:
ISBN: 9780282145934
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
Excerpt from Vicissitudes of Fort St. GeorgeIn early times it was not to Hindustan, but to the Spice Islands, or Eastern Archipelago, that the merchant adventurers looked for their most valuable trades. It was there that they established their first settlements of Acheen, Tekoo, Bantam, Jaccatra, Jambee, Banjarmassin, Macassar and Banda and it was there that they had to contend against that fierce jealousy and enmity of the Dutch, which culminated in the frightful massacre of Amboyna, and the expulsion of the British in February, 1623. Those events diverted the atten tion of the Company of Merchants to the possi bilities of India; and the delusion which had long been entertained, that nutmegs, cloves and mace were essential to its commerce, began at last to give way to a conviction that there was in Europe a sufficient demand for commodities, which might become even more profitable than spices. And so, in the reign of Charles I., our ancestors fitted out fleets of five, six, seven, or more vessels, to exploit the Indian coasts, and bring back cargoes of Indian curiosities. The outlet in Eastern markets for English manufactures was but small.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Vicissitudes of Fort St. George
Author: David LeightonRecords of Fort St. George
Author: Madras Record OfficePublisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9781390444629
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Excerpt from Records of Fort St. George: Diary and Consultation Book of 1734 The original manuscript volume has been mended in this office and is in a. Fair state of preservation. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Records of Fort St. George
Author: Madras Record OfficePublisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9781390942835
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Excerpt from Records of Fort St. George: Diary and Consultation Book of 1733 The Land Customs are encreased four hundred and eighty and. The Mint two hundred and fifty Pagodas this year. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Records of Fort St. George, Vol. 30
Author: Madras MadrasPublisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9781396343322
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Excerpt from Records of Fort St. George, Vol. 30: Letters From Fort St. George, 1754 Enclosed is Duplicate of our last witha Duplicate Letter to the President and Council of Bengal which We desire you will forward expeditiously. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Records of Fort St. George, Vol. 44
Author: Fort Gt GeorgePublisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9781391152165
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 146
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Excerpt from Records of Fort St. George, Vol. 44: Letters to Fort St. George 1763-64 Capt. Price bound for your Port on which no Customs have been paid. And I shall be mindful to observe this Rule in future on the like occasions. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Records of Fort St. George
Author: Madras Record OfficePublisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9781391614458
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
Excerpt from Records of Fort St. George: Diary and Consultation Book of 1708 Thomas Pitt Esq': President reads his Acco. Of [the R. H United Companys Cash for the month of December. Thomas Pitt Esq'. Mintmaster reads his Mint Acco'. Of December, and payes into Cash Pa. 77 24. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Records of Fort St. George
Author: Madras Record OfficePublisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9781396066139
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 172
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Excerpt from Records of Fort St. George: Diary and Consultation Book of 1723 Nathaniel Elwick Esq. Mintmaster, reads that Acco. For last Month Ballance whereof being Pagodas 187 25 60 he now pays into Cash. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Records of Fort St. George
Author: Madras Record OfficePublisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780666845801
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Excerpt from Records of Fort St. George: Diary and Consultation Book of 1736 That there must be a long trust and perhaps some bad debts made. That if we do not always sell by Contract our Merchants will not take it when the price doth not answer at Outcry. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.