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

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

Edward Keble Chatterton

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Política y gobierno
ISBN:
9781120308450
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King’s Cutters and Smugglers, 1700-1855 is a historical book written by Edward Keble Chatterton and first published in 1912. The book provides a detailed account of the role played by the King’s Cutters in combating smuggling activities in England during the period between 1700 and 1855.The King’s Cutters were a fleet of ships that were commissioned by the British government to patrol the coastal waters and prevent smuggling activities. The book explores the history of these ships and the men who served on them, highlighting their successes and failures in the fight against smugglers.Chatterton also delves into the world of smugglers, describing their methods and the challenges they faced in avoiding detection by the King’s Cutters. He provides a fascinating insight into the lives of these individuals, who often resorted to illegal activities in order to make a living.The book is well-researched and provides a wealth of information on the subject. It is written in a clear and engaging style, making it accessible to both scholars and general readers. Overall, King’s Cutters and Smugglers, 1700-1855 is an important work of historical scholarship that sheds light on a fascinating period in British history.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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