Old Foye Days, Part 2: Containing An Authentic Account Of The Exploits Of The Smugglers In And Around The Port Of Fowey (1907)

By: Shore, Henry Noel

Book Overview

""Old Foye Days, Part 2: Containing An Authentic Account Of The Exploits Of The Smugglers In And Around The Port Of Fowey"" is a historical book written by Henry Noel Shore and published in 1907. The book is a continuation of the author's previous work ""Old Foye Days, Part 1"" and provides a detailed account of the activities of smugglers in and around the port of Fowey, a coastal town in Cornwall, England. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of smuggling in the area, such as the methods used by smugglers to evade customs officials, the types of goods smuggled, and the key figures involved in the trade. The author draws on a range of historical sources, including court records, contemporary accounts, and personal anecdotes, to provide a comprehensive and engaging account of this fascinating period in Fowey's history. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of smuggling in Cornwall or the social and economic history of the region in the 18th and 19th centuries.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164837737
• ISBN13: 9781164837732
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 102 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"