antonhowes.bsky.social
Historian of invention. www.ageofinvention.xyz
👤 Joined on 26 September 2023
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@antonhowes.bsky.socialHis whole blog is incredible, can’t recommend it enough. Incredibly well researched including learning secretary script for digging into primary sources etc.
Show Postokay econsky i need help. years ago i encountered an econ history paper about the spread of coal in england. it argued that rather than deforestation being a cause of coal adoption, it was a consequence--coal drove down the price of wood, and landowners converted woodlots to farms aaAGH WHAT PAPER
Show PostIt’s a Substack essay by Anton Howes on his blog age of invention
Show PostThat would be very much welcomed! We have scanned the archives, but as non-historians or archivists, we are likely missing some important entries and connections. I would be happy to collaborate, as more evidence, either way, can only strengthen the research outcomes.
Show PostWe try to control for that in alternative specifications. But I will definitely try it directly and report back. Thanks for reading!
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