A Tour in Sweden in 1838: Comprising Observations on the Moral, Political, and Economical State of the Swedish Nation |
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Page 16
... establishments fell into the hands of private parties , they became very profitable concerns , as all the dead stock of machinery and buildings which were of the best description , were sold for a trifle compared to the cost ; and ...
... establishments fell into the hands of private parties , they became very profitable concerns , as all the dead stock of machinery and buildings which were of the best description , were sold for a trifle compared to the cost ; and ...
Page 43
... establishment , from which some of the best Swedish works have issued . In the house to which I had been referred for my supper from the Skyds - house , I found com- fortable lodging , removed my luggage imme- diately and am settled ...
... establishment , from which some of the best Swedish works have issued . In the house to which I had been referred for my supper from the Skyds - house , I found com- fortable lodging , removed my luggage imme- diately and am settled ...
Page 56
... establishment . This Indeldta system is peculiar to Sweden . It owes its origin to Gusta- vus Adolphus , the man who , of all historical cha- racters , has the most strikingly anticipated , both in his military and civil ideas , the ...
... establishment . This Indeldta system is peculiar to Sweden . It owes its origin to Gusta- vus Adolphus , the man who , of all historical cha- racters , has the most strikingly anticipated , both in his military and civil ideas , the ...
Page 63
... establishment of France is reckoned 310,000 men with 448 general officers , or 1 for every 742 soldiers ; of Austria , 272,000 men and 364 gene- rals , or 1 to 747 men ; of Prussia , 120,000 men , and 81 generals , or 1 to 1482 men ...
... establishment of France is reckoned 310,000 men with 448 general officers , or 1 for every 742 soldiers ; of Austria , 272,000 men and 364 gene- rals , or 1 to 747 men ; of Prussia , 120,000 men , and 81 generals , or 1 to 1482 men ...
Page 90
... the total number of manufactories in Sweden , which was 2049 , employed only 14,223 workmen ; which was less than 7 workmen for each factory . Admitting these establishments to be all new , and not merely a 90 OBSERVATIONS IN SWEDEN .
... the total number of manufactories in Sweden , which was 2049 , employed only 14,223 workmen ; which was less than 7 workmen for each factory . Admitting these establishments to be all new , and not merely a 90 OBSERVATIONS IN SWEDEN .
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