Smuggling In The American Colonies At The Outbreak Of The Revolution

""Smuggling in the American Colonies at the Outbreak of the Revolution: With Special Reference to the West Indies Trade"" by William Smith McClellan is a historical account of the practice of smuggling in the American colonies leading up to the American Revolution. The book focuses specifically on the West Indies trade and how it contributed to the smuggling activities. McClellan provides a detailed analysis of the economic, political, and social factors that led to the rise of smuggling in the colonies, including the Navigation Acts and the British government's attempts to enforce them. He also explores the various methods used by smugglers to evade detection and the role of colonial officials in turning a blind eye to the illegal trade. Through this book, readers gain a deeper understanding of the complex factors that contributed to the American Revolution, as well as the vital role that smuggling played in the colonies' struggle for independence.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.