James Thomson

On The Existing State Of Our Herring Fishery

With A Preface On The Probable Result, In The Contingency Of A European War, To That Branch Of National Industry (1854)

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Produktbeschreibung

""On The Existing State Of Our Herring Fishery"" is a book written by James Thomson in 1854, which focuses on the state of herring fishing in the United Kingdom at the time. The book includes a preface that discusses the potential impact of a European war on the herring fishing industry, which was a significant part of the UK's economy in the mid-19th century.Thomson provides a detailed analysis of the herring fishery industry, including its history, methods of fishing, and the current state of the industry. He also discusses the challenges faced by the industry, such as overfishing and changes in technology.The book is an important historical document that provides insight into the economic and social context of the mid-19th century in the UK. It is also a valuable resource for those interested in the history of fishing and the impact of war on national industries. Overall, ""On The Existing State Of Our Herring Fishery"" is a well-written and informative book that is still relevant today.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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 76
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Oktober 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 4mm
• Gewicht: 125g
• ISBN-13: 9781437030679
• ISBN-10: 143703067X
• Artikelnr.: 25516398

Autorenporträt

James Thomson was born in Ayrshire, Scotland. The eldest of three brothers, James left school aged 15 to begin an apprenticeship in mechanical engineering. On his 20th birthday, James became a qualified mechanical fitter, he left his job before his 21st birthday and has since worked on many important sites across Europe. He moved to Dublin in 1994. He married in 1995 and has since divorced. James has two sons, William, 25, and Luke, 23. He still lives in Dublin.