Publisher's Synopsis
"The Charters and Acts of Assembly of the Province of Pennsylvania" is a comprehensive two-volume collection documenting the legal foundations of colonial Pennsylvania. Compiled and compared with public records by Lewis Weiss and Charles Brockden, this 1761 edition offers invaluable insight into the laws, governance, and societal structures of the province during a crucial period of American history.
This meticulously assembled compilation presents a detailed record of the charters granted to Pennsylvania and the acts passed by its assembly. It is an essential resource for historians, legal scholars, and anyone interested in understanding the evolution of law and government in early America. "The Charters and Acts of Assembly" provides a direct window into the political and legal landscape that shaped Pennsylvania and influenced the broader development of the United States.
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