The Geographical Distribution Of Material Wealth: Historical Notes Regarding The Merchant Company Of Edinburgh And The Widow's Scheme And Hospitals (1

""The Geographical Distribution of Material Wealth: Historical Notes Regarding the Merchant Company of Edinburgh and the Widow's Scheme and Hospitals"" is a book written by Alexander Keith Johnston in 1862. The book is a detailed account of the historical background, operations, and impact of the Merchant Company of Edinburgh and the Widow's Scheme and Hospitals. The Merchant Company of Edinburgh was a powerful organization of merchants that played a significant role in the economic growth of Edinburgh and Scotland. The Widow's Scheme and Hospitals, on the other hand, was a charitable organization that provided support to widows and orphans. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the geographical distribution of material wealth in Scotland during the 18th and 19th centuries. It explores the economic and social conditions that led to the formation of these organizations and their impact on the local economy. The author also discusses the role of the Scottish Enlightenment in shaping the economic and social landscape of Scotland during this period. Overall, ""The Geographical Distribution of Material Wealth"" is an important historical document that provides valuable insights into the economic and social history of Scotland. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Scotland, the Merchant Company of Edinburgh, and the Widow's Scheme and Hospitals.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.