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An infallible project for the more effectual speedy and easy manning of the Navy of England : without that intollerable and unparallel'd practice of pressing, plainly demonstrated : with observations on our marine affairs in general, and some thoughts on trade ... /

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Main Author:	Seaman
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Series:	Making of the modern world (Goldsmiths'-Kress Library of Economic Literature)
Subjects:	Impressment. Great Britain. > Royal Navy > Recruiting, enlistment, etc. Merchant marine > Great Britain > Manning of vessels. Great Britain > History, Naval > 18th century. Electronic books.
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