987. Whiskey Rebels. The Story of a Frontier Uprising

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Whiskey Rebels. The Story of a Frontier Uprising by Leland D. Baldwin is a 1939 book that provides a comprehensive and spirited account of the 1794 Whiskey Rebellion in Western Pennsylvania, detailing the economic and social factors that led to the uprising, the conflict with the federal government, and the psychology of the frontiersmen involved. The book is noted for its lively storytelling, historical depth, and understanding of the region’s social dynamics, making it a significant work on this early American conflict. It is one of a series relating to Western Pennsylvania history, written under the direction of the Western Pennsylvania Historical Survey, sponsored jointly by The Buhl Foundation, The Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, and the University of Pittsburgh. Hard cover, with dust jacket. Good condition. Second Edition, 1976. Pages: 326. ISBN: 0822951517.