The King’s Customs: An Account of Maritime Revenue and Contraband Traffic in England, Scotland, and Ireland, from the Earliest Times to the Year 1800 V1

""The King's Customs: An Account Of Maritime Revenue and Contraband Traffic In England, Scotland, And Ireland, From The Earliest Times To The Year 1800 V1"" is a historical book written by Henry Atton. The book provides a detailed account of the maritime revenue and contraband traffic in England, Scotland, and Ireland from the earliest times up to the year 1800. The author delves into the history of customs and excise duties, the development of the customs system, and the enforcement of customs laws. The book also explores the various forms of smuggling that took place in these countries, including the smuggling of goods such as tea, tobacco, and alcohol. The author uses a range of primary sources to provide a comprehensive and detailed account of this important aspect of British history. This book is the first volume in a series and provides an essential resource for historians, researchers, and anyone interested in the history of customs and smuggling in Britain.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.