The Smugglers' Banker
The Story of Zephaniah Job of Polperro
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Polperro Heritage Press
Published:1st Apr '97
Should be back in stock very soon
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.
"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
ISBN: 9780953001224
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180 pages