Synopsis
This text reveals the true story of Zephaniah Job, the Cornishman who masterminded the flourishing contraband trade in Polperro during the Napoleonic wars, as well as the privateers whose adventures led to the capture of handsome prizes. Job's flair for business, his association with the Trelawny family and links with those engaged in the smuggling trade brought lasting prosperity to the inhabitants of this remote Cornish fishing village at the end of the 18th century.
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About the Author
Jeremy Rowett Johns is a writer and broadcaster on Cornish history. His other publications include 'Polperro's Smuggling Story'.
Review
"This book reveals a great deal about a number of Cornish families. Essential for historians and a delightful insight for visitors and locals alike." Cornish World "Absorbing biography" Western Morning News
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The Smugglers' Banker: The Story of Zephaniah Job of Polperro
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