The Republic of Uruguay, South America; Its Geography, History, Rural Industries, Commerce, and General Statistics
1883
[Issued by the Authority of the Consulate General of Uruguay]
Edward Stanford
8vo
Description:
A comprehensive late nineteenth century emigration and investment guide to Uruguay, issued to promote British commerce. With Maps.
Published under the official authority of the Consulate General of Uruguay in London, this extensive handbook was designed to attract British capital, technology, and emigrants to the burgeoning South American republic. Uruguay boasted a high standard of living in the late 19th and early 20th century and the chapters show local laws, land prices, trade tariffs, and living conditions. Providing an exceptional primary record of the economic ties that bound Victorian Britain to the River Plate region.
Condition:
Good Condition. Dark cloth with gilt titles to front board and spine. Binding is firm and contents are clean. Map has slight tear to gutter. 4 Maps, 1 colour fold out. Library sticker to spine tail and plate to front pastedown. Boards have slight wear to corners. Tanning to spine. Light marking to front board.
The Republic of Uruguay, South America; Its Geography, History, Rural Industries, Commerce, and General Statistics
1883
[Issued by the Authority of the Consulate General of Uruguay]
Edward Stanford
8vo
Description:
A comprehensive late nineteenth century emigration and investment guide to Uruguay, issued to promote British commerce. With Maps.
Published under the official authority of the Consulate General of Uruguay in London, this extensive handbook was designed to attract British capital, technology, and emigrants to the burgeoning South American republic. Uruguay boasted a high standard of living in the late 19th and early 20th century and the chapters show local laws, land prices, trade tariffs, and living conditions. Providing an exceptional primary record of the economic ties that bound Victorian Britain to the River Plate region.
Condition:
Good Condition. Dark cloth with gilt titles to front board and spine. Binding is firm and contents are clean. Map has slight tear to gutter. 4 Maps, 1 colour fold out. Library sticker to spine tail and plate to front pastedown. Boards have slight wear to corners. Tanning to spine. Light marking to front board.
