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A View of the Present State of the Question As to Steam Communication With India: With a Map, and an Appendix, Containing the Petitions to Parliament,

A View of the Present State of the Question As to Steam Communication With India: With a Map, and an Appendix, Containing the Petitions to Parliament,

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ISBN10: 1145434134
ISBN13: 9781145434134
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Feb 23 2010
Pages: 112
Weight: 0.37
Height: 0.23 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

A View of the Present State of the Question As to Steam Communication With India, by Robert Melville Grindlay, offers a fascinating glimpse into the early 19th-century debates surrounding steam-powered maritime routes to India. This historical account, originally published in 1837, meticulously details the arguments for and against establishing efficient steamship lines to connect Britain with its Indian territories. The book includes a map illustrating proposed routes and an appendix containing petitions to Parliament and other crucial documents, providing invaluable primary source material for researchers and enthusiasts of maritime history and British imperial endeavors. Grindlay's work captures the technological optimism and strategic considerations that shaped the era of steam navigation and its impact on global communication and trade.

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