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King's Cutters And Smugglers, 1700-1855 (1912)

King's Cutters And Smugglers, 1700-1855 (1912)

Chatterton, Edward Keble

Hardcover

Fiction AnthologiesGeneral Political ScienceGeneral World History

ISBN10: 112038690X
ISBN13: 9781120386908
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Oct 15 2009
Pages: 454
Weight: 1.84
Height: 1.13 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
King's Cutters and Smugglers, 1700-1855 is a historical book written by Edward Keble Chatterton and published in 1912. The book explores the history of smuggling in England during the 18th and 19th centuries, focusing on the role of the King's Cutters in combating this illegal activity. The book provides a detailed account of the methods used by smugglers to evade customs officials, as well as the tactics employed by the King's Cutters to intercept smugglers and seize their contraband. Chatterton also examines the social and economic factors that contributed to the rise of smuggling in England during this period, including high taxes on imported goods and the demand for luxury items. The book is based on extensive research and includes numerous illustrations and maps to help readers understand the complex geography and history of smuggling in England. Overall, King's Cutters and Smugglers, 1700-1855 is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of smuggling and law enforcement in England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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