John Banister of Newport

The Life and Accounts of a Colonial Merchant

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Transportation, Ships & Shipbuilding, History, Americas, United States, Business & Finance
Cover of the book John Banister of Newport by Marian Mathison Desrosiers, McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
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Author: Marian Mathison Desrosiers ISBN: 9781476629056
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers Publication: July 21, 2017
Imprint: Language: English
Author: Marian Mathison Desrosiers
ISBN: 9781476629056
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Publication: July 21, 2017
Imprint:
Language: English

Merchant John Banister (1707–1767) of Newport, Rhode Island, wore many hats: exporter, importer, wholesaler, retailer, money-lender, extender of credit and insurer, owner and outfitter of sailing vessels, and ship builder for the slave trade. His recently discovered accounting records reveal his role in transforming colonial trade in mid–18th century America. He combined business acumen and a strong work ethic with knowledge of the law and new technologies. Through his maritime activities and real estate development, he was a rain-maker for artisans, workers and producers, contributing to income opportunities for businesswomen, freemen and slaves. Drawing on Banister’s meticulous daybooks, ledgers, letters and receipts, the author analyzes his contribution to the economic history of colonial America, highlighting the complexity of the commerce of the era.

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Merchant John Banister (1707–1767) of Newport, Rhode Island, wore many hats: exporter, importer, wholesaler, retailer, money-lender, extender of credit and insurer, owner and outfitter of sailing vessels, and ship builder for the slave trade. His recently discovered accounting records reveal his role in transforming colonial trade in mid–18th century America. He combined business acumen and a strong work ethic with knowledge of the law and new technologies. Through his maritime activities and real estate development, he was a rain-maker for artisans, workers and producers, contributing to income opportunities for businesswomen, freemen and slaves. Drawing on Banister’s meticulous daybooks, ledgers, letters and receipts, the author analyzes his contribution to the economic history of colonial America, highlighting the complexity of the commerce of the era.

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