Publisher's Synopsis
The Poll Book of the Election of a Representative in Parliament for the Borough of Whitehaven (1832) is a historical document that provides an account of the election of a representative to the British Parliament in the year 1832. The book is specifically focused on the borough of Whitehaven, a small town in the county of Cumbria in the north-west of England. The election was held during a period of significant political change in the United Kingdom, as the country was in the midst of a transition from an old system of parliamentary representation to a new one that was intended to be more democratic and representative of the people. The Poll Book provides a detailed record of the votes cast in the election, including the names of the candidates, the number of votes each received, and the names of the voters who participated. It also includes information about the election process itself, such as the rules governing who was eligible to vote and how the votes were counted. The book is an important historical document that sheds light on the political and social context of the time, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the workings of the British electoral system during a period of significant change.Containing A List Of The Electors And The Candidates For Whom They Voted.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.
