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An account of the present state of the Hebrides. And western coasts of Scotland: in which an attempt is made to explain the circumstances that have hitherto repressed the industry of the natives; and some hints are suggested for encouraging the Fisheries, and promoting other improvements in those countries. Being the substance of a report to the Lords of Treasury of Facts collected in a Tour to the Hebrides, with large additions; together with the Evidence given before the Committee of Fisheries: by James Anderson, Lld. Frs. Fsa. Scot. Author of The Interest of Great Britain with regard to her American Colonies considered. Observations on the Means of exciting a Spirit of National Industry. &c. &c. &c. Illustrated with a new map of Scotland, in which the Hebrides and Western Coasts, in particular, are laid down from the best Authorities and latest Observations.
Anderson, James, 1739-1808.Date: MDCCLXXXV. [1785]- Books
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An account of the present state of the Hebrides and western coasts of Scotland: in which an attempt is made to explain the circumstances that have hitherto repressed the industry of the natives; ... being the substance of a report to the Lords of Treasury, ... by James Anderson, ... Illustrated with a new map of Scotland, ...
Anderson, James, 1739-1808.Date: 1785- Books
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Proposals and reasons for constituting a council of trade in Scotland. By the celebrated John Law Esq; Afterwards Comptroller óf the Finances in France. First Published at Edinburgh in the 1700. In which Many National Improvements of Great Importance are Pointed out, viz. The proper means of employing the poor, and preventing idleness. Of National Granaries, and their advantages. Of the improvements of Mines and other products of this kingdom. Of the advancement of Manufactures in quantity and quality. Of the setting on foot and promoting the Salt proper for Fisheries. Of the flourishing state of the Fisheries in the reign of James I. of Scotland; with an account of the causes of their gradual decline to their extinction: Reasons why the means hitherto us'd to restore them have proved ineffectual, and the true means to make them flourish pointed out. Of Monopolies, and their effects. Of reducing the Interest of Money. Of Foreign trade, and the carrying it on effectually. Of Taxes, and the method of making them subservient to Trade, &c.
Paterson, William, 1658-1719.Date: MDCCLI. [1751]