Smuggling in the British Isles: A History by Richard Platt

Smuggling in the British Isles: A History

Richard Platt
224 pages
Jan 2007
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This fascinating book traces the history of import and export smuggling across the coasts of Britain, from its origins in 13th century wool exports through to the 19th century. The authoritatize text by award-winning author Richard Platt covers details of the smugglers' methods; how they varied around the coast; and concludes with a description of the country's most famous smuggling gangs and individuals.
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Pages 224
Published 2007
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