The letters in this collection were sent by the textile merchant John (Jack) Mc Caldin Loewenthal to his mother Jane at their home in Lennoxvale, Belfast, between 1889 and 1895. They were written during Jack’s journeys to South America and the West Indies, where he was securing commercial contracts for the firm of linen and jute traders in which his father Julius Loewenthal was a senior partner. The letters are a diary-like account of his travels and travel impressions, also containing little anecdotes. They are contextualized by an overview of Jack’s life, a genealogy, maps of his voyages, and helpful explanatory notes. Together, the letters provide insights into international trade, sea travel, and South American politics at the end of the 19th century. Jack was a first-hand and perceptive observer of many noteworthy events, including revolutions, economic turmoil, and international crime.
Tabella dei contenuti
Preface
Genealogy
The Letters: An Intergenerational Voyage
Memories of JMc C
Part I. The Letters: West Indies Voyage, 1889-1890
Part II. The Letters: South American Voyage, 1890
Part III. The Letters: New York, Curaçao, Colombia, Venezuela, 1891
Part IV. The Letters: Voyage to South America, 1892-1893
Part V. The Letters: Voyage to South America, 1893-1894
Part VI. The Letters: Brazil and Argentina 1894-1895
From Miss Sissy Weinberg, 2nd September 1895
Family Tree
Index to People
Coda
Circa l’autore
Sir Robert Boyd was Dean of the Medical School and Professor of Paediatrics at the University of Manchester and Chair of the Manchester Health authority. He is now retired.
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