Wheat -- Prices -- Peru -- History;Bakers and bakeries -- Accounting;Bakers and bakeries -- Peru -- Lima -- History
This article analyzes the information found in the newly discovered account book in the Lima National Archives on bulk wheat prices paid by a centrally located bakery for the nine year period 1812 to June 1821. The conclusion is that the price of...
Irish; Ireland; Emigration and immigration; Sailors; Sailing; Ships; United States; Pirates; Naval battles; Affray; Popular music -- England -- 19th century;
A transport ship successfully battles a host of Pirates.
Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi Infantry Regiment, 11th. Company A
Letter from Richard C. Bridges to his Sister M recounting the bloody summer campaign of 1861 and October 4th offensive against General Meade; mentions adequate food and clothing, but a lack of tents; describes army life for their acquaintances.
Confederate States of America. Army -- Social conditions; Travel; Health; Troop movements; Confederate States of America. Army -- Salaries, etc.;
Thomas discussing their voyage from the previous camp and the strength of the current force at Camp Beauregard; also discusses his desire to see Margery and the general health of the family. Finally, mentions his lack of having been paid.
Entrepreneurship -- Great Britain -- History -- 19th Century;Cost Accounting -- History
This article takes issue with economic historians who have tried to rehabilitate the reputation of the late Victorian and Edwardian entrepreneur. It argues that the revisionist attempt to ground their case on cost, profit, and productivity...