<p>Ebenezer Pearse's "Pearse's Commercial Directory to Swansea and the Neighbourhood, for 1854" offers a meticulously detailed snapshot of local commerce and industry during a transformative period in Victorian Wales. The directory is marked by its systematic organization, reflecting the burgeoning economic landscape and the social fabric of Swansea. Pearse employs clear, concise prose typical of mid-19th century commercial literature, embedding ...