In this world that we
find ourselves living in, we find that it is starting to shrink in size. The
world that we live in is one in which people travel to many different
locations. Whether it be to the Americas or Asia, the routes that are used by
the sailors and seamen of Britain are very important to the trade networks that
we have established. However, there are certain issues that the sailors need to
contend with and one of them is how to make the distance shorter. There are
many challenges with the trade routes that are used. One of the most
challenging is trying to get to Asia easily. It is rather surprising that in
this age of ingenuity we find ourselves in what has proven to be a great
challenge. Hopefully, a cartographer will soon discover some means to solve the
challenges regarding trade and make it more efficient.
- Tim
Vorwald
Source: “Short Cuts Across the Globe” Household Words pg.65 4/13/1850
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