# Mr. Kalm — The Wealth of Nations character guide

> Mr. Kalm in The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Kalm, Kalm

**First appearance:** 0059-ii-causes-of-the-prosperity-of-new-colonies

## Who they are

Traveler cited for observations on colonies.

## In the story

### [Different Effects of the Progress of Improvement Upon Three Different Sorts of Rude Produce](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wealth_of_nations_se/chapters/different-effects-of-the-progress-of-improvement-upon-three-different-sorts-of-rude-produce)

Swedish traveler whose account of North American husbandry in 1749 is referenced.

### [Second Sort](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wealth_of_nations_se/chapters/second-sort)

Swedish traveler whose 1749 account of North American husbandry is cited to show poor farming practices and cattle degradation.

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