James Anderson - Observations on the Means of Exciting a Spirit of National Industry Chiefly Intended to Promote the Agriculture, Commerce, Manufactures and Fisheries of Scotland

Dublin, S Price, W and H Whitestone, J Williams, W Colles, 1779. First edition. Leather. A scarce, complete two volumes of James Anderson's noted 18th century work on Scottish industry and agriculture. Written by James Anderson, the author of several works relating to agriculture and rural affairs. James Anderson was a Scottish agriculturist, journalist and economist. He was a prominent Scottish enlightenment figure and invented the Scotch plough.This scarce work's intentions is to promote the agriculture, commerce, manufactures and fisheries. ESTC reference no N10774. This two volume work is formed as a series of letters to a friend written in 1775 by Anderson. Unusual to have both volumes together In full cat's paw calf bindings. Externally, very smart. Small tidemark to the top of front board to volume I. Minor shelfwear to the joints and extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine .

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