This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: Macmillan in 1902 in 408 pages; Subjects: Chartered companies; Colonies Administration; Colonization; Colonies; Colonial companies; Business & Economics / Commerce; History / General; History / Africa / General; History / Europe / Great Britain; History / United States / Colonial Period (1600-1775); History / World; Political Science / General; Social Science / Emigration & Immigration;