History Of The Insurrection In The Four Western Counties Of Pennsylvania, In The Year 1794 (1796)

""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 armed uprising that took place in western Pennsylvania in response to a new tax on whiskey imposed by the federal government. Findley, who was a member of the Pennsylvania state legislature during the rebellion, offers a first-hand perspective on the events that led up to the uprising, as well as the rebellion itself and its aftermath. The book includes descriptions of key figures involved in the rebellion, including the rebel leader, Major James McFarlane, and the federal troops led by General Henry Lee that were sent to suppress the uprising. Overall, ""History Of The Insurrection In The Four Western Counties Of Pennsylvania, In The Year 1794"" provides a valuable historical record of a significant event in early 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.