02387cam a22003133u 4500 47509 UtSlPG 20260610134107.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 HF Trevers, Joseph An Essay to the Restoring of our Decayed Trade. : Wherein is Described, the Smuglers, Lawyers, and Officers Frauds &c. Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-12-01 Produced by Chris Curnow, Fay Dunn and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "An Essay to the Restoring of our Decayed Trade" by Joseph Trevers is a historical treatise written in the late 17th century. This work focuses on the economic decline of England, particularly emphasizing the crucial textile trade and the adverse effects of smuggling and poor customs enforcement on the nation’s prosperity. It presents the author's perspective on how England's wool and cloth industries can be revitalized to benefit the economy and society as a whole. The opening of the essay introduces readers to Trevers' heartfelt dedication to the revitalization of England's trade, particularly the clothing industry, which was facing significant decline due to various factors, including smuggling and the unfaithfulness of customs officers. He outlines the losses incurred by the nation due to the exportation of wool and the importation of foreign goods, while also lamenting the resulting poverty among the populace. Trevers calls for the enforcement of existing laws and the establishment of new committees to address these issues, aiming to restore the country's former economic glory and ensure the well-being of its citizens. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Wool industry -- England -- Early works to 1800 Great Britain -- Commerce -- Early works to 1800 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47509 88348 88348