Historical Papers and Addresses of the Lancaster County Historical Society, Vol. 20 (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Society, Lancaster County Historical

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1333387776 ISBN 13 : 9781333387778

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

This book is a detailed account of the survey of the Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike, the first long turnpike in the United States. Completed in 1806, this was a monumental feat of engineering and the beginning of modern transportation. The author presents the complete survey of the road, providing a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of this ambitious project. Traversing rivers, hills, and valleys, the surveyors meticulously plotted the path of the turnpike, connecting Philadelphia to Lancaster and beyond. The author's meticulous research and engaging storytelling bring to life the complexities and advancements of early American infrastructure, offering a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal moment in transportation history.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The Political History and Development of Lancaster County s First Twenty Years, 1729-1749 Partisan political sentimemt existed in Lancaster county at the time of its creation in 1729, the division tf sentiment being on the very question of organizing the county. The economical German-S wiss opposed the erection of the county and threw their political influence against the project. They sent two petitions to the Assembly praying that the new county be not erected, because the expense of local government here was unjustifiable, so long as the government of this section, as part of Chester county, metall needs as they saw it; especially as assessment and taxation were only nominal here under that regime. It mattered little to them that there was very poor protection here, so long as demands of governmental support were light. The less government, the better. Laissez faire was their doctrine. On the other hand, the Scotch-I rish, Englisih and Quakers favored a separate government, in the region west of the Octoraro, because of its efficiency and of the chance for office holding (V ol. 3, Votes of A ssem bly, pp. 76 78). But almost coeval with the countys erection two province-wide political questions stirred infant Pennsylvania.
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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1333387776
• ISBN 13: 9781333387778
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 92
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