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The Smugglers; Picturesque Chapters In The History Of Contraband (Volume Ii)

The Smugglers; Picturesque Chapters In The History Of Contraband (Volume Ii)

Charles G. Harper / Charles GHarper / Lord Teignmouth

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Editorial:
Alpha Editions
Año de edición:
2020
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Historia de América
ISBN:
9789354154164
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Smuggling was more than a crime-it was a way of life along the wild coasts of nineteenth-century Britain. In The Smugglers; Picturesque Chapters In The History Of Contraband (Volume II), Lord Teignmouth draws readers into the shadowy world of illicit trade, where daring men risked all for fortune and freedom. These pages brim with true contraband history stories, revealing the ingenuity, peril, and romance of the British smuggling era.From secret coves of coastal England to the open sea, this historical nonfiction book is a vivid collection of smuggling tales that capture the pulse of maritime history. Lord Teignmouth, one of the most respected maritime history authors of his age, brings to life the high-stakes cat-and-mouse games between smugglers and the law. Each narrative is steeped in authentic detail, making it a rich academic history resource as well as an irresistible read for history enthusiasts. The book’s atmospheric tales of the sea illuminate the social and economic forces that shaped illegal trade narratives in Britain’s past.Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today-a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Both casual readers with a taste for adventure and classic-literature collectors will find this smuggling tales collection an enduring window into Britain’s maritime past.

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