Outline of the development of the internal commerce of the United States 1789-1900

"Outline of the Development of the Internal Commerce of the United States" by Thurman William Van Metre is a historical exploration of how trade inside America grew from 1789 to 1900. It shows how different areas of the country became connected through the buying and selling of farm products and factory goods. The story highlights the big part that new ways to travel, like canals and railroads, played in helping the economy grow and move goods around. The book breaks down the history of internal commerce into important time periods, explaining how things like farming, new inventions, geographic position, and society affected trade. Readers discover how important developments such as the Erie Canal and the rise of cotton in the South changed how regions traded with each other. The book paints a picture of how different economies worked together to build a strong system of trade as America got bigger and more industrialized.