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Atlantic herring fisheries - Great Britain - Early works to 1800

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    The vast importance of the herring fishery, &c. to these kingdoms As respecting the national wealth, our naval strength, and the highlanders. In three letters, addressed to a member of Parliament.

    Lockman, John, 1698-1771. | Date: [1750]
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    A bill for the encouragement of the British white herring and cod fisheries

    Parliament of the United Kingdom | Date: 1749]
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    A bill for the encouragement of the British white herring and cod fisheries

    Parliament of the United Kingdom | Date: 1750]
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    The British fishery recommended to Parliament. Shewing the great importance of it, to the trade and navigation of this kingdom: What has been formerly done, and what is still wanting for its Encouragement: Why it has hitherto miscarry'd, and how we may succeed in it beyond all other Nations. With an exact map of the coasts of Great Britain; in which, all the Fishing Stations, and those Parts where the Dutch Fleets fish for Herrings, are describ'd.

    Grant, Francis, writer on fisheries. | Date: 1734

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