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ISBN10: 0905392248, ISBN13: 9780905392240, [publisher: Countryside Books, United Kingdom, Berks] Softcover Many factors combined to make the coasts of Hampshire and Dorset ideal for smuggling. The prevailing south-westerly winds enabled a fast sea passage from the big contraband warehouses less than 100 miles away across the Channel. The numerous, sandy beaches were safe places to land cargo, unseen by a poorly staffed and financed Revenue Service, and there were quiet, fast tracks along which to transport the goods inland to towns and cities where a sympathetic and eager market awaited it. During its heyday, smuggling embraced a huge range of dutiable luxuries including lace, silks, coffee, soap and playing cards as well as less orthodox cargo such as golden guineas and spies. It employed the young and old, men and women, aristocrats and labourers. It was a big industry - it is estimated that the Battle of Mudeford in 1784, which the smugglers won, allowed them to keep a shipment of 120,000 gallons of spirits and between 30 and 40 tons of tea. Geoffrey Morley's book describes the industry in detail along each section of the coast, explaining the methods used and introducing the legendary characters involved, from Abraham Pike, Chief Riding Officer for Christchurch to Lovey Warne, whose feminine charms enabled quantities of contraband to pass under the eyes of the Revenue Officers. It is a fascinating study of a trade which even today is remembered with more than ...
ISBN10: 0905392248, ISBN13: 9780905392240, [publisher: Countryside Books] Softcover The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine. [Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1983]
ISBN10: 0905392248, ISBN13: 9780905392240, [publisher: Countryside Books 01/10/1983] Softcover This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. . [Wallingford, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1983]
ISBN10: 0905392248, ISBN13: 9780905392240, [publisher: Countryside Books 01/10/1983] Softcover This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. . [Wallingford, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1983]
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Newbury: Countryside Books, Date: 1990. Book. Very Good. Paperback. Revised edition. In very good condition.. 1990. Countryside Books ISBN 0905392248 9780905392240 [GB]
ISBN10: 0905392248, ISBN13: 9780905392240, [publisher: Countryside Books, Newbury] Softcover In very good condition. [Gunnislake, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1990]
Countryside Books, Date: 1983. Book. Very Good. Paperback. Revised & reprinted 1990. VG clean condition with a little corner wear. No inscription or ownership markings. No tears or loss. Illustrated b/w. 1983. Countryside Books ISBN 0905392248 9780905392240 [GB]
ISBN10: 0905392248, ISBN13: 9780905392240, [publisher: Countryside Books] Softcover Revised & reprinted 1990. VG clean condition with a little corner wear. No inscription or ownership markings. No tears or loss. Illustrated b/w [Beare Green, Dorking, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1983]
Countryside Books, Date: 1983-10-01. Paperback. Very Good. 2.2081 in x 20.3807 in x 14.3909 in. 1983. Countryside Books ISBN 0905392248 9780905392240 [GB]
Countryside Books 1983 Paperback Good All orders are dispatched within 1 working day from our UK warehouse. Established in 2004, we are dedicated to recycling unwanted books on behalf of a number of UK charities who benefit from added revenue through the sale of their books plus huge savings in waste disposal. No quibble refund if not completely satisfied.
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SOFTBACK "HISTORY OF SMUGGLING," SHIPPED FROM THE UK.* Edition: 1st. Thus.* Reprint: 2nd.* Date of Publication: Date: 1987 (1983)* Publisher: Countryside Books.* Binding and cover condition: Mono-illustrated stiff card covers showing a sandy beach scene with horses and a cart waiting for contraband from a sailing ship in the bay. Red, black & white titles to face & red and black to somewhat faded spine. No shelf wear to edges, or to head or tail of spine. No visible marks. VG++.* Contents condition: Clean, crisp, tight & bright. No annotations, marks or inscriptions, no tanning or other visible faults to pages. Seems lightly used if at all. FINE.* Illustrations: A number of b/w photos and prints within text throughout.* Pages: 212 pp. text. x pp. Glossary, index & blank pages at rear.* Description:- Many factors combined to make the coasts of Hampshire and Dorset ideal for smuggling. The prevailing South Westerly winds enabled a fast sea passage from the big contraband warehouses less than 100 miles away across the channel. The numerous sandy beaches were safe places to land cargo, unseen by a poorly staffed and financed Revenue Service, and there were quiet, fast tracks along which to transport the goods inland to towns and cities where a sympathetic and eager market awaited them.* This is a NEAR FINE copy of the 1st thus. 2nd. reprintl, with minimal cover faults reducing it to VG++.* 1987. Countryside Books. ISBN 0905392248 9780905392240 [GB]
ISBN10: 0905392248, ISBN13: 9780905392240, [publisher: Countryside Books., Newbury , Berkshire, UK.] Softcover First Edition SOFTBACK "HISTORY OF SMUGGLING," SHIPPED FROM THE UK.* Edition: 1st. Thus.* Reprint: 2nd.* Date of Publication: 1987 (1983)* Publisher: Countryside Books.* Binding and cover condition: Mono-illustrated stiff card covers showing a sandy beach scene with horses and a cart waiting for contraband from a sailing ship in the bay. Red, black & white titles to face & red and black to somewhat faded spine. No shelf wear to edges, or to head or tail of spine. No visible marks. VG++.* Contents condition: Clean, crisp, tight & bright. No annotations, marks or inscriptions, no tanning or other visible faults to pages. Seems lightly used if at all. FINE.* Illustrations: A number of b/w photos and prints within text throughout.* Pages: 212 pp. text. x pp. Glossary, index & blank pages at rear.* Description:- Many factors combined to make the coasts of Hampshire and Dorset ideal for smuggling. The prevailing South Westerly winds enabled a fast sea passage from the big contraband warehouses less than 100 miles away across the channel. The numerous sandy beaches were safe places to land cargo, unseen by a poorly staffed and financed Revenue Service, and there were quiet, fast tracks along which to transport the goods inland to towns and cities where a sympathetic and eager market awaited them.* This is a NEAR FINE copy of the 1st thus. ...
Countryside Books 10/21/1983 Hardcover Good **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books.
Barrington, Illinois, U.S.A.: Countryside Books, Date: 1990. Trade paperback in very good + condition. Clip from lower corner of back cover.. Soft cover. Very Good. 1990. Barrington, Illinois, U.S.A.: Countryside Books ISBN 0905392248 9780905392240 [US]
Barrington, Illinois, U.S.A. : Countryside Books 1990 Soft cover Very Good Trade paperback in very good + condition. Clip from lower corner of back cover.
Newbury Countryside Books 2007 Reprint Paperback As New in None Issued jacket 220 pages. Book appears to have hardly been read and is in As new condition throughout.
ISBN10: 0905392248, ISBN13: 9780905392240, [publisher: Countryside Books] Softcover Book is in NEW condition. [Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1983]
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