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Memoirs Of A Smuggler

- Compiled From His Diary And Journal, Containing The Principal Events In The Life Of John Rattenbury (1837)

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Memoirs of a Smuggler is a book compiled from the diary and journal of John Rattenbury, a notorious smuggler who lived in the early 19th century. The book provides a detailed account of Rattenbury's life, including his early years, his involvement in the smuggling trade, and his encounters with the law. The author describes the various tactics and techniques used by smugglers to avoid detection and evade the authorities, as well as the dangers and risks involved in this illicit activity. The book also provides insights into the social and economic conditions of the time, including the impact of the Napoleonic Wars on the smuggling trade. Overall, Memoirs of a Smuggler offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of smugglers in 19th century England, and provides a unique perspective on this often romanticized but dangerous profession.Containing The Principal Events In The Life Of John Rattenbury, Of Beer, Devonshire; Commonly Called The Rob Roy Of The West.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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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781164959496
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 116
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x11 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 345 g.
  • BLACK NOVEMBER
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 11. december 2024

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Memoirs of a Smuggler is a book compiled from the diary and journal of John Rattenbury, a notorious smuggler who lived in the early 19th century. The book provides a detailed account of Rattenbury's life, including his early years, his involvement in the smuggling trade, and his encounters with the law. The author describes the various tactics and techniques used by smugglers to avoid detection and evade the authorities, as well as the dangers and risks involved in this illicit activity. The book also provides insights into the social and economic conditions of the time, including the impact of the Napoleonic Wars on the smuggling trade. Overall, Memoirs of a Smuggler offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of smugglers in 19th century England, and provides a unique perspective on this often romanticized but dangerous profession.Containing The Principal Events In The Life Of John Rattenbury, Of Beer, Devonshire; Commonly Called The Rob Roy Of The West.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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