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Read the book! This fascinating book by award-winning author Richard Platt tells the story of British smuggling Click here to buy

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To protect their valuable cargoes smugglers fought deadly battles with customs men and coastguards (left.) Click picture to enlarge

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Explore the amazing story of smuggling in 18th and 19th century Britain, when high taxes led to a massive increase in illegal imports. As the "free trade" grew, smugglers defiantly landed contraband in full view of the customs men: armed thugs protected the cargoes.
History of Smuggling explains how a popular small-scale trade grew into a vast and violent industry. Guide-Book details 850 smugglers’ haunts with directions to their coves, caves, tunnels and pubs around Britain's coast. Trace Smuggling Roots will help you find out whether your ancestors were smugglers.

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