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Dock Dividends and Warehouse Fires is a book written by the London Dock Companies in 1861. The book is a detailed account of the history of the London Dock Companies, their operations, and the challenges they faced. It covers the period from the establishment of the London Dock Company in 1802 to the mid-19th century.The book provides a comprehensive overview of the London Dock Companies' business model, which involved the import and export of goods from all over the world. It describes the various types of goods that were handled by the companies, including tea, wine, spirits, and tobacco.…mehr

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Dock Dividends and Warehouse Fires is a book written by the London Dock Companies in 1861. The book is a detailed account of the history of the London Dock Companies, their operations, and the challenges they faced. It covers the period from the establishment of the London Dock Company in 1802 to the mid-19th century.The book provides a comprehensive overview of the London Dock Companies' business model, which involved the import and export of goods from all over the world. It describes the various types of goods that were handled by the companies, including tea, wine, spirits, and tobacco. The book also explains the role of the companies in the development of the London docks and the infrastructure that supported their operations.Dock Dividends and Warehouse Fires also discusses the challenges faced by the London Dock Companies, including competition from other ports and the threat of warehouse fires. The book provides a detailed account of some of the major fires that occurred in the London docks, including the devastating fire of 1794, which destroyed a large part of the docklands.Overall, Dock Dividends and Warehouse Fires is an informative and engaging account of the history of the London Dock Companies. It provides a valuable insight into the workings of one of the most important commercial enterprises of the 19th century and the challenges that it faced. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the London docks, the shipping industry, or the development of modern commerce.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.