A Tramp Shipping Dynasty - Burrell & Son of Glasgow, 1850-1939: A History of Ownership, Finance, and Profit (Contributions in Economics and Economic History) [Hardcover]

R. A. Cage (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0313303460 | ISBN-13: 978-0313303463 | Publication Date: February 28, 1997

This history of Burrell & Son of Glasgow describes the way in which ship ownership and operation developed during the final years of the age of sail and the beginning of the era of steamships. Not only does the work contain background material on tramp shipping commerce, it also includes a substantial database on ship building, ownership, and operations during this period. The information will be of interest to the maritime historian since it describes this important era in detail, and to the business historian interested in the strategy and structure of the shipping industry.

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About the Author

R. A. CAGE is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economic History at the University of New England in Australia and an Honorary Research Consultant, Department of Economics, University of Queensland.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 275 pages
• Publisher: Greenwood Press (February 28, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0313303460
• ISBN-13: 978-0313303463
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,711,022 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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