| Author |
Walford, Cornelius, 1827-1885 |
| LoC No. |
15020036
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| Title |
Fairs, past and present : A chapter in the history of commerce
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| Original Publication |
London: Elliot Stock, 1883.
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| Series Title |
[Antiquary's library]
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 64.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Fairs, Past and Present: A Chapter in the History of Commerce" by Cornelius Walford is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the origins, development, and significance of fairs as institutions that combine elements of commerce and social gatherings throughout history, particularly in Europe. It delves into the origins of fairs in relation to religious observances and their evolution into vital commercial hubs, with particular emphasis on notable fairs such as Sturbridge Fair. The opening of the work presents an engaging preface in which Walford explains the motivations behind writing this account, noting the general lack of scholarly attention on the topic of fairs despite their importance in commerce and society. He reflects on the dual nature of fairs as places of trade and community interaction, emphasizing that they originated from religious gatherings but transformed into commercial events that were crucial for economic transactions. The text sets the stage for a detailed examination of various historical fairs, illustrating their roles across different cultures and epochs, while hinting at the scholarly journey that informed the writing of this book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
HF: Social sciences: Commerce
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| Subject |
Fairs
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
73583 |
| Release Date |
May 9, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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