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This book is a historical and literary dictionary that explores the evolution of merchandise from ancient times to the present day. It presents a comprehensive overview of trade goods, their origins, uses, and significance, across different cultures and time periods. By establishing a broad context for the exchange of goods, this book illuminates the role of commerce in shaping human history and cultural development. It also provides insights into the changing nature of consumption, production, and the global economy, making it a valuable resource for researchers, historians, and anyone interested in the history of trade and material culture.
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Excerpt from The Dictionary of Merchandize, and Nomenclature in All European Languages, for the Use of Counting-Houses, &C: Containing the History, Places of Growth, Culture, Use, and Marks of Excellency, of Such Natural Productions as Form Articles of Commerce
Every man is in some degree a merchant, in so far, as he has something to buy or to sell, and it may be interesting for him to acquire a knowledge of the na ture of his commodity.
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