Diary of John Holt

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Transcription. Deals with the merchanting and shipowning activities of John Holt, 1841-1915, who traded extensively with West Africa. Focuses especially on his work as a merchant and shipowner at Fernando Po, 1862-72, and his voyage in the 'Maria' between Liverpool and Fernando Po, 1869-72, dealing with the nature of his trading relationships. In effect reprints, with some corrections and a new introduction, Cecil Holt (ed), ' Diary of John Holt and the Voyage of the Maria', 1948