An historical and chronological deduction of the origin of commerce, from the earliest accounts. / Containing an history of the great commercial interests of the British empire. To which is prefixed an introduction, exhibiting a view of the ancient and modern state of Europe; of the importance of our colonies; and of the commerce, shipping, manufactures, fisheries, &c., of Great-Britain and Ireland; and their influence on the landed interest. With an appendix, containing the modern politico-commercial geography of the several countries of Europe. Carefully rev., corr. and continued to the present time.