The Reminiscences Of A Gauger: Imperial Taxation, Past And Present (1873) is a book written by Joseph Pacy. The book is a memoir of Pacy's experience as a gauger, a government official who measured and assessed the amount of tax to be paid on goods such as alcohol and tobacco. Pacy provides a detailed account of the history of taxation in the British Empire, including the various taxes that were imposed on the colonies and the methods used to collect them.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of taxation. Pacy discusses the history of taxation in England, including the introduction of the first taxes in the 13th century and the various taxes that were introduced over the centuries. He also provides an overview of the different taxes that were imposed on the colonies, including the Stamp Act, the Sugar Act, and the Townshend Acts.In addition to discussing the history of taxation, Pacy also provides insight into the daily life of a gauger. He describes the various tasks that gaugers were responsible for, including measuring and assessing the amount of tax to be paid on goods, as well as the challenges they faced in performing their duties.Overall, The Reminiscences Of A Gauger: Imperial Taxation, Past And Present (1873) provides a fascinating look at the history of taxation in the British Empire, as well as the role of gaugers in collecting taxes. The book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history of taxation or the workings of government in the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.