A Full and Complete Account of the Late Awful Riots in Philadelphia (Classic Reprint): Embellished With Ten Engravings: Embellished with Ten Engravings (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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A detailed snapshot of Philadelphia’s 1844 riots, with official documents and rich context you can trust. This nonfiction edition compiles period reports and orders surrounding the city’s late riot events, offering readers a clear view of how authorities responded and how public order was attempted during the crisis.

The book presents a sequence of official communications, proclamations, and contemporary accounts from the time. It shows the roles of sheriffs, mayors, and military leaders, and includes the opinions of the Attorney General and the Governor. Readers will glimpse the scale of the disruption, the measures taken to protect churches and property, and the ambitions of different groups involved in the unrest.

- Reproductions of orders and proclamations that guided city security and militia action
- Contemporary discussions of legal authority, force, and public safety during a crisis
- Lists of arrests and the progression of investigations in the aftermath
- Context for the social and political tensions that fueled the events

Ideal for readers of 19th‑century American history, police history, and local Philadelphia lore who want a documentary-style account grounded in primary materials.

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