Project Gutenberg 2014-06-01 Public domain in the USA. 237 Harper, Charles G. (Charles George) 1863 1943 Harper, C. G. Hardy, Paul 1862 1942 Hardy, David Paul Frederick The Smugglers: Picturesque Chapters in the Story of an Ancient Craft This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler "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.) Reading ease score: 58.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Smuggling -- Great Britain HJ Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - British Category: History - British Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Warfare 462663 2025-06-18T14:34:35.631867 text/html 455028 2014-06-01T13:21:53 text/html 1950130 2025-06-18T14:34:50.949788 application/epub+zip 1936891 2025-06-18T14:34:40.782892 application/epub+zip 250765 2025-06-18T14:34:38.665839 application/epub+zip 2219004 2025-06-18T14:34:57.904772 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2159697 2025-06-18T14:34:47.910836 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 369957 2022-09-20T20:52:01.779079 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 392147 2025-06-18T14:34:34.203880 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 391733 2014-06-01T13:21:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19256 2025-06-18T14:34:58.101725 application/rdf+xml 24590 2025-06-18T14:34:39.288804 image/jpeg 4582 2025-06-18T14:34:38.980826 image/jpeg 152312 2014-06-01T13:29:57 application/octet-stream application/zip 1783811 2014-06-01T13:29:57 application/octet-stream application/zip 1889284 2025-06-18T14:34:35.780858 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia