A Salem Shipmaster And Merchant: The Autobiography Of George Nichols (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432673086)

""A Salem Shipmaster And Merchant: The Autobiography Of George Nichols"" is a memoir written by George Nichols, a successful shipmaster and merchant from Salem, Massachusetts. The book provides a detailed account of Nichols' life, from his childhood in Salem to his career as a shipmaster and merchant, as well as his experiences traveling around the world.Nichols writes about his early years in Salem, including his education and his apprenticeship with a local merchant. He then goes on to describe his experiences as a shipmaster, including his voyages to Asia, Africa, and Europe. He also discusses his business ventures, including his involvement in the China trade and his partnership with other merchants in Salem.Throughout the book, Nichols provides insight into the challenges and opportunities faced by shipmasters and merchants during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He also offers a glimpse into the social and cultural life of Salem during this time period.Overall, ""A Salem Shipmaster And Merchant: The Autobiography Of George Nichols"" provides a fascinating look into the life of a successful shipmaster and merchant during a pivotal period in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: George Nichols
ISBN-10: 1432673084
ISBN-13: 9781432673086
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/01/2007
Pages: 166
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d