Graham, Harry 1874-1936 creator text utu 2011 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Fiscal Ballads" by Harry Graham is a collection of satirical poems written in the early 20th century, specifically around the year 1905. This book humorously critiques the contentious fiscal policies of the time, particularly focusing on the debates surrounding protectionism and free trade. Graham, under the pseudonym 'Col. D. Streamer', uses a colloquial style that reflects the voice of the working class, effectively conveying their sentiments on the economic and political changes impacting their lives. The poems within "Fiscal Ballads" touch on various themes related to trade, protectionism, and the socio-economic dilemmas faced by the common man. Through characters ranging from artisans to citizens engaged in political discourse, Graham illustrates the confusion and frustration over tariffs, imports, and colonial relations. Each ballad presents a different perspective on fiscal policy, often leading to comedic reflections on the consequences of protectionism, including rising costs and the impact on British trade. The narrator's down-to-earth wit captures the essence of public sentiment during a pivotal time in British economic history, making the collection both entertaining and thought-provoking for readers interested in historical political commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Foreword -- Protection -- Retaliation -- The Colonies -- Preferential treatment -- British trade -- Controversial entertainment -- 'Statistics' -- 'Controversial methods' -- A message from Broadmoor -- The turning tide -- Envoi. Release date is 2011-05-05 Produced by Mark C. Orton, David E. Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Tariff -- Great Britain -- Poetry Free trade -- Poetry Chamberlain, Joseph, 1836-1914 -- Poetry Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1901-1910 -- Poetry PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36038 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36038 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133825.0 36038