History Of The Insurrection In The Four Western Counties Of Pennsylvania, In The Year 1794 (1796)
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""History Of The Insurrection In The Four Western Counties Of Pennsylvania, In The Year 1794"" is a book written by William Findley and published in 1796. The book provides a detailed account of the Whiskey Rebellion, an uprising that occurred in western Pennsylvania in the late 18th century. The rebellion was sparked by a tax on whiskey imposed by the federal government, which was seen as unfair and burdensome by many farmers and distillers in the region. The book describes the events leading up to the rebellion, including the debates in Congress over the tax and the efforts of government officials to enforce it. It also provides a vivid description of the rebellion itself, including the skirmishes between rebels and government troops, the burning of tax collectors' homes, and the eventual suppression of the rebellion by federal forces. Throughout the book, Findley offers his own analysis of the causes and consequences of the rebellion, as well as his thoughts on the role of government in regulating commerce and taxation. Overall, ""History Of The Insurrection In The Four Western Counties Of Pennsylvania, In The Year 1794"" is a valuable historical document that sheds light on a little-known but important episode in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may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.
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- ISBN-13: 9781104283469
- ISBN-10: 1104283468
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: April 2009
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.88 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.45 pounds
- Page Count: 332
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