historical account of the British trade over the Caspian Sea : with the author's journal of travels from England through Russia into Persia ; and back through Russia, Germany and Holland ... [etc.]
"historical account of the British trade over the Caspian Sea : with the author's journal of travels from England through Russia into Persia ; and back through Russia, Germany and Holland ... [etc.]"
"Hanway continues commenting on Dutch culture. He tries explaining how the focus on trade in the Netherlands makes the population different. He also comments on the difference in manners. He notes that in Amsterdam, shows are not allowed within the city walls because they are deemed too distracting for trade. He then starts discussing the taxes paid at the city gates."