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(1797–1863), geologist, chemist, entrepreneur.

Born in the Annapolis Valley, Gesner studied medicine in London in 1825–6. Between 1836 and 1846, he published geological surveys of Nova Scotia, New...

(b. 17 January 1899; d. 6 November 1963),

political economist, economic historian and theorist, and social critic. Abram Lincoln Harris Jr. was born in Richmond, Virginia; his father was a ...

1 the movement of personnel and cargo by air.

2 an aircraft designed to move personnel and/or cargo.

(1790–1847)

Everett was born in Boston on 19 March 1790, the son of a clergyman. He died in Canton (Guangzhou) China around 29 June 1847. Educated at Harvard, he taught ...

(1817–93)

Sir Alexander Tilloch Galt, one of the most prominent founders of the Dominion of Canada, was born in London on 6 September 1817. He died in Montreal on 19 ...

(CAN)

An association of South American nations set up in 1969 to enhance economic cooperation. The original members were Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela; Chile withdrew in 1976...

(1852–83)

Arnold Toynbee was born in Savile Row, London on 23 August 1852 and died in Wimbledon on 9 March 1883. Two unexpected events shaped his formative years and later ...

Before offering an account of its historical development, it is first necessary to define what is meant by art market. An art market differs from the situation in which art ...

(Spanish: contract) was the concession made by Spain to Britain at Utrecht in 1713 of the right to supply negro slaves to the Spanish empire. Intended to last for 30 years, the trade was never as...

(1914–1981)

British economist, conservationist, and journalist. She was created a DBE in 1974 and a life peer, Baroness Jackson of Lodsworth, in 1976.

Born in York, Barbara Ward graduated from...