Kalman, Bobbie, 1947-

Early stores and markets / Bobbie Kalman. - Toronto ; New York : Crabtree Pub. Co., 1992, c1981. - 64 p. : ill. ; 29 cm. - The Early settler life series .

Includes index and glossary. Cover title: Early stores & markets.

Before there were stores -- The apothecary -- The general store opens its doors -- The storekeeper was many people in one -- Cure-all tonics -- Customer relations -- City markets -- Traveling merchants and peddlers.

Discusses the development of stores from supply rooms to general stores to specialized stores in larger cities.

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Retail trade--History--Juvenile literature.--United States
Stores, Retail--History--Juvenile literature.--United States
General stores--History--Juvenile literature.--United States
Retail trade--Canada--History--Juvenile literature.
Stores, Retail--History--Juvenile literature.--Canada
General stores--History--Juvenile literature.--Canada
Retail trade--History.--North America
Stores, Retail--History.--North America
General stores--History.--North America
Retail trade--History.

HF5429.6.N6 / K35 1992

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