On The Great Evils Of Impressment: And Its Mischievous Effects In The Royal Navy And The Merchant Ships, With The Great Benefits To The Seamen, Bestow (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781020585616)

In this historical work, John Gourly takes a closer look at the practice of impressment in the British navy and its impact on sailors. He argues that the Registration Act of 1835 improved conditions for seamen and reduced the need for impressment. A must-read for anyone interested in naval history or social justice.

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