How to get riches humbly inscribed to the British nation... Poem by Josephus Champion.

How to get riches humbly inscribed to the British nation... Poem by Josephus Champion. © National Maritime Museum, London

Repro ID: PZ8047

Description: This image includes a poem on the virtues of getting rich through exporting and importing goods as well as exploring the world. With partiotic words it reflects Britain's growing power as a maritime nation.

Creator: G. Bickham (engraver)

Date: 1736

Credit line: National Maritime Museum, London