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Summary
Trade Winds and Power Lines traces how the movement of goods evolved from ancient trade winds to today’s digital highways. Through American ports, railroads, and fiber networks, the book shows how commerce shapes lives and communities. Readers meet dockworkers in Houston, families in Kansas, and business leaders in New York, all tied to the flow of goods and data. It highlights the challenges of climate change, privacy, and inequality, while celebrating resilience and innovation. The narrative connects past caravans with modern cloud systems, reminding us that trade is not just economics but human connection. In closing, it argues that America’s role in commerce is unfinished, and its choices will define the next century.Book information
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History, Business and Economics
