This final volume provides both an index to the 18 volumes and a valuable annotated catalogue of books on voyages and travels. The catalogue comprises almost 1,000 entries arranged geographically according to continent and region. This important volume was undertaken by William Stevenson upon the death of Robert Kerr, in order to complete the collection. As well as providing an index and catalogue, the volume includes Stevensons own unique and little known account of ancient commerce and commercial enterprise from earliest times to the early nineteenth century. The volume is introduced by Professor Glyn Williams, Emeritus Professor of History, Queen Mary University of London.
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Dimensions: 156 x 234mm
Publication Date: 30 Nov 2018
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Publication City/Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781780764139
About Robert Kerr
William Stevenson (1772-1829) was an author contemporary with Robert Kerr. His earlier works included books on the agriculture of Great Britain. His Historical Sketch of the Progress of Discovery and of Commercial Enterprise is a unique and little known work. Robert Kerr (1755-1813) grandson of the 1st Marquis of Lothian studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh and practised as a surgeon before embarking upon a career as an independent scholar. His works include translations of Lavoisier Berthollet Linnaeus and Cuvier as well as his magnum opus A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels. He was a Fellow of the Royal Society.