The Shipmaster's Assistant And Commercial Digest - Joseph Blunt - Bog

The Shipmaster's Assistant and Commercial Digest, written by Joseph Blunt and published in 1837, is a comprehensive guidebook that provides a wealth of information for merchants, ship owners, and shipmasters. The book covers a wide range of topics related to the shipping industry, including navigation, seamanship, cargo handling, customs regulations, and commercial law. The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of the shipping industry. The first section provides detailed instructions on how to navigate a ship, including information on tides, currents, and winds. The second section covers seamanship, including topics such as rigging, knots, and sail handling. The third section of the book is devoted to cargo handling, with information on loading and unloading cargo, stowing goods, and calculating freight rates. The fourth section covers customs regulations, including information on duties and tariffs, while the fifth section focuses on commercial law, including contracts, bills of lading, and insurance. Throughout the book, Blunt provides practical advice and tips for shipmasters and merchants, drawing on his extensive experience in the shipping industry. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to readers of all levels of experience. Overall, The Shipmaster's Assistant and Commercial Digest is an invaluable resource for anyone involved in the shipping industry in the 19th century. Its comprehensive coverage of a wide range of topics makes it a must-read for shipmasters, merchants, and ship owners alike.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.