History Of The Western Insurrection In Western Pennsylvania: Commonly Called The Whiskey Insurrection, 1794 (1859) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163948064)

""History Of The Western Insurrection In Western Pennsylvania: Commonly Called The Whiskey Insurrection, 1794"" is a historical account written by H. M. Brackenridge in 1859. The book details the events of the Whiskey Rebellion, a tax protest in the late 18th century by farmers in western Pennsylvania against the federal government's excise tax on whiskey. The book provides a detailed account of the causes, events, and aftermath of the rebellion, including the role of key figures such as Alexander Hamilton and George Washington. Brackenridge's work is considered to be one of the most comprehensive and authoritative accounts of the Whiskey Rebellion, and provides valuable insight into the social, economic, and political tensions of the time.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.

Author: H. M. Brackenridge
ISBN-10: 1163948063
ISBN-13: 9781163948064
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 340
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.71d