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Head of the Mercantile Community of Boston
SECTION ONE - From ships’ captains to captains of industry
From: A Distinct Alien Race
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The chapter first looks at the story of the merchant Thomas Handasyd Perkins and the New England textile industry, using this merchant’s life and beliefs as a case study. It also examines the state of global trade during the late 18th century, particularly with China.
Contributors
David Vermette
David Vermette is a researcher, writer, and speaker on the history and identity of the descendants of French North America. He was born and raised in Massachusetts.
