Pearse's Commercial Directory to Swansea and the Neighbourhood, for 1854 by Pearse
"Pearse's Commercial Directory to Swansea and the Neighbourhood, for 1854" by Pearse is a historical directory written in the mid-19th century. This work serves as a comprehensive guide to the residents, businesses, and significant public facilities of Swansea at that time. The text provides details about various commercial activities, notable buildings, and the town's development, thereby illustrating the social and economic landscape of the period. The opening of the directory presents Swansea
as a thriving town, beautifully positioned between hills and the sea, and highlights the flourishing coal and copper smelting industries that drive its economy. It describes various public buildings such as the Guildhall, the Royal Institution of South Wales, and the market facilities, while noting the rapid population growth and ongoing improvements spurred by the advent of the South Wales Railway. Additionally, the introduction emphasizes the directory's purpose: to provide up-to-date information on the city's ever-changing commercial environment, acknowledging the challenge of maintaining accuracy in such a dynamic setting. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Pearse, Ebenezer |
|---|---|
| Title | Pearse's Commercial Directory to Swansea and the Neighbourhood, for 1854 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Transcribed from the 1854 E. Pearse edition by David Price |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Swansea (Wales) -- Directories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 44694 |
| Release Date | Jan 18, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 147 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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