Development Of The American Merchant Marine And American Commerce Hearings Before The Committee On Merchant Marine And Fisheries Of The House Of Representatives (1906)

The book ""Development Of The American Merchant Marine And American Commerce: Hearings Before The Committee On Merchant Marine And Fisheries Of The House Of Representatives (1906)"" is a collection of transcripts from hearings conducted by the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries of the House of Representatives in 1906. The hearings were held to discuss the development of the American merchant marine and American commerce, and to consider legislation to support their growth. The book contains testimony from a variety of experts, including government officials, shipping industry representatives, and economists. Topics covered include the state of the American merchant marine, the impact of foreign competition, the role of government in promoting commerce, and the need for infrastructure improvements. The book provides a valuable historical perspective on the development of the American shipping industry and the challenges it faced in the early 20th century.On Senate Bill No. 529, The Shipping Bill Of The Merchant Marine Commission, April 4-13, 1906.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.