An official record of early Kentucky law and life in 1809–1810. This volume collects acts passed at the Eighteenth General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, offering a window into the era’s governance, public works, and social concerns. It presents the statutes in their enacted form, touching on roads, bridges, academies, taxation, and municipal regulation.
- See how towns like Frankfort and Glasgow are shaped by new rules, from bridge construction to governance.
- Explore acts organizing academies, regulating juries, and managing state finances.
- Learn about infrastructure projects, including turnpikes, rivers, and navigation initiatives.
- Read about local relief efforts, county levies, and the administration of courts and clerks.
Ideal for readers of Kentucky history, early American governance, and archival legal texts.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. From the general assembly of Kentucky, this book logs the statutes passed during the legislative session of 1808â"1809. At the turn of the 19th century, this assembly ratified 120 official acts that reflected the contemporary experiences, challenges, and concerns of Kentuckians. Included are details on the establishment of schools, measures taken to improve the navigation of waterways, election laws, tax laws, and other subjects. This collection of historic laws provides scholars and researchers with significant insight into the history and development of Kentucky's legal system. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332927548_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781332927548
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