Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania to the Inhabitants of the British Colonies (1903) - Hardcover

by John Dickinson (Author), Richard T. H. Halsey (Introduction by)

Letters From A Farmer In Pennsylvania To The Inhabitants Of The British Colonies is a book written by John Dickinson in 1903. The book is a collection of letters written by Dickinson to the inhabitants of the British colonies in America during the period of 1767-1768. In these letters, Dickinson discusses the issues of taxation without representation and the role of the British Parliament in the governance of the colonies. He argues that the British government has no right to tax the colonies without their consent and that the colonists should have a say in the laws that govern them.Dickinson's letters were widely read and helped to galvanize support for the American Revolution. They were also influential in shaping the ideas of the Founding Fathers, including Thomas Jefferson and James Madison.This book is an important historical document that provides insight into the political and intellectual climate of the pre-Revolutionary period in America. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, political theory, or the origins of the American Revolution.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.