Publisher's Synopsis
The History of the Society of Merchant Venturers of the City of Bristol: With Some Account of the Anterior Merchants' Guilds is a book written by John Latimer and published in 1903. The book provides a comprehensive history of the Society of Merchant Venturers, a powerful and influential organization in Bristol, England, from its origins in the 16th century to the early 20th century. The book also includes information about the anterior merchants' guilds that preceded the Society of Merchant Venturers. The author draws on a wide range of sources, including official records, personal accounts, and contemporary publications, to provide a detailed and engaging account of the organization's history. The book covers topics such as the Society's role in Bristol's trade and commerce, its involvement in the slave trade, its charitable activities, and its relationship with the city's government. The History of the Society of Merchant Venturers of the City of Bristol is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of Bristol, the merchant trade in England, and the social and economic history of the 16th to 20th centuries.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.
