The Press-Gang Afloat and Ashore by J. R. Hutchinson
QR code
"The Press-Gang Afloat and Ashore" by J. R. Hutchinson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The text explores the controversial practice of impressment—where men, often sailors, were forcibly taken to serve in the British Navy against their will. The book delves into the origins of this practice, its implications for individual freedoms, and its impact on society, particularly noting how it evolved from a necessity of war into
a widespread system of coercion and exploitation. The opening of the book sets the stage for a deep examination of the press-gang system. It outlines the historical context in which press-gangs operated, detailing their methods of operation, the types of individuals involved, and the societal attitudes towards forced service. The text emphasizes the shift from voluntary enlistment to violent coercion, addressing the social and legal challenges faced by those who resisted the press. Through a series of examples and historical references, Hutchinson illustrates the systematic nature of this practice and prepares the reader to understand the profound complexities surrounding the issue of human rights and naval service during this tumultuous period in British history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
Kobo, Nook etc. → Transfer via USB
Phone, tablet or computer → Open in a reading app
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Hutchinson, J. R. (John Robert), 1858-1921 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Press-Gang Afloat and Ashore |
| Credits |
Text file produced by Steve Schulze, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. This file was produced from images generously made available by the CWRU Preservation Department Digital Library. HTML file produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HD: Social sciences: Economic history and conditions, Production |
| Subject | Impressment |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History, Naval |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 6766 |
| Release Date | Oct 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Jun 14, 2013 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 854 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!