Proposals and reasons for constituting a council of trade in Scotland. By the celebrated John Law Esq; Afterwards Comptroller -f the Finances in France. First Published at Edinburgh in the 1700. In which Many National Improvements of Great Importance are Pointed out, viz. The proper means of employing the poor, and preventing idleness. Of National Granaries, and their advantages. Of the improvements of Mines and other products of this kingdom. Of the advancement of Manufactures in quantity and quality. Of the setting on foot and promoting the Salt proper for Fisheries. Of the flourishing state of the Fisheries in the reign of James I. of Scotland; with an account of the causes of their gradual decline to their extinction: Reasons why the means hitherto us'd to restore them have proved ineffectual, and the true means to make them flourish pointed out. Of Monopolies, and their effects. Of reducing the Interest of Money. Of Foreign trade, and the carrying it on effectually. Of Taxes, and

People / Organizations

• William Paterson (Author)

Imprint

Glasgow: printed and sold by Rob. & And. Foulis, MDCCLI. [1751]

Publication year

1751-1751

ESTC No.

T97288

Grub Street ID

316720

Description

xx,282,[2]p. ; 8⁰

Note

In fact not by John Law, but by William Paterson.

With a final advertisement leaf.Citation/references Gaskell, 194