The Model Merchant of the Middle Ages: Exemplified in the Story of Whittington and His Cat is a historical book written by Samuel Lysons in 1860. The book is a retelling of the famous English folk tale of Dick Whittington and his cat, which is set in the Middle Ages.The story follows the life of Dick Whittington, a poor boy who becomes a successful merchant and eventually the Lord Mayor of London. The book highlights the virtues of hard work, perseverance, and honesty, which were essential qualities for a successful ...
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The Model Merchant of the Middle Ages: Exemplified in the Story of Whittington and His Cat is a historical book written by Samuel Lysons in 1860. The book is a retelling of the famous English folk tale of Dick Whittington and his cat, which is set in the Middle Ages.The story follows the life of Dick Whittington, a poor boy who becomes a successful merchant and eventually the Lord Mayor of London. The book highlights the virtues of hard work, perseverance, and honesty, which were essential qualities for a successful merchant in the Middle Ages.Lysons uses the story of Whittington and his cat to illustrate the importance of trade and commerce in the Middle Ages. He also provides insights into the economic and social conditions of the time, including the role of guilds, the growth of towns and cities, and the impact of the Black Death.Overall, The Model Merchant of the Middle Ages is an engaging and informative book that provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of medieval trade and commerce. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Middle Ages or the development of trade and commerce in Europe.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.
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All Editions of The Model Merchant of the Middle Ages: Exemplified in the Story of Whittington and His Cat: Being an Attempt to Rescue That Interesting Story from the Region of Fable, and to Place It in Its Proper Position in the Legitimate History of This Country