A. W. Moore, History of the Isle of Man Vol. I, Ch. II: Smuggling 1765–1866
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- Name
- A. W. Moore, History of the Isle of Man Vol. I, Ch. II: Smuggling 1765–1866
- Description
- A comprehensive historical account of smuggling on the Isle of Man from the Mischief Act of 1765 to 1853, detailing the immediate post-Revestment chaos, subsequent legislative efforts (1767 Act, 1798 reforms), patterns of illicit trade in spirits, tea, tobacco, salt, and grain, and the eventual suppression of smuggling activity. Draws heavily on eyewitness accounts and the 1791 Commissioners' Report.
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- Financial Data
- Collection
- Constitutional Recovery
- Type
- Published Reference Work
- Date Created
- 1921
- Language
- English