The Smugglers: Picturesque Chapters in the Story of an Ancient Craft (Registro nro. 86695)
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| 040 ## - CATALOGING SOURCE | |
| Original cataloging agency | UtSlPG |
| 041 #7 - LANGUAGE CODE | |
| Language code of text/sound track or separate title | en |
| Source of code | iso639-1 |
| 050 #4 - LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CALL NUMBER | |
| Classification number | HJ |
| 100 1# - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Harper, Charles G. |
| Fuller form of name | (Charles George), |
| Dates associated with a name | 1863-1943 |
| 245 14 - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | The Smugglers: Picturesque Chapters in the Story of an Ancient Craft |
| 264 #1 - PRODUCTION, PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, MANUFACTURE, AND COPYRIGHT NOTICE | |
| Place of production, publication, distribution, manufacture | Salt Lake City, UT : |
| Name of producer, publisher, distributor, manufacturer | Project Gutenberg, |
| Date of production, publication, distribution, manufacture, or copyright notice | 2014 |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Extent | 1 online resource : |
| Other physical details | multiple file formats |
| 336 ## - CONTENT TYPE | |
| Content type term | text |
| Content type code | txt |
| Source | rdacontent |
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| Media type term | computer |
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| Carrier type term | online resource |
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| 500 ## - GENERAL NOTE | |
| General note | Release date is 2014-06-01 |
| 508 ## - CREATION/PRODUCTION CREDITS NOTE | |
| Creation/production credits note | This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, etc. | "The Smugglers: Picturesque Chapters in the Story of an Ancient Craft" by Charles G. Harper is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the complex world of smuggling in England, exploring its history, societal implications, and the colorful characters involved. It aims to entertain while shedding light on the historical nuances of this trade and its impact on the lives of the people, juxtaposing the smugglers’ ventures against government regulations and societal morality. The opening of the book discusses the age-old conflict between customs authorities and smugglers, rooted in the historical context of taxation and trade in England. It introduces the notion that smuggling is an ancient practice arising from government regulations seen as oppressive, specifically focusing on the infamous "owlers" of Romney Marsh who risked their lives to illegally export wool. The preface provides insight into the complex moral landscape surrounding smuggling, wherein smugglers may be viewed both as criminals and benefactors of society, depending on one's perspective on government interference and taxation. This sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the notorious smugglers of Kent and Sussex, their rituals, and the conflicts arising from their activities, hinting towards a broader narrative filled with both adventure and tragedy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| 534 ## - ORIGINAL VERSION NOTE | |
| Note about original | Original publication data not identified |
| 653 ## - INDEX TERM--UNCONTROLLED | |
| Uncontrolled term | Smuggling -- Great Britain |
| 700 1# - ADDED ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Hardy, Paul, |
| Dates associated with a name | 1862-1942 |
| 856 40 - ELECTRONIC LOCATION AND ACCESS | |
| Uniform Resource Identifier | <a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45856">https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45856</a> |
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