The Magic of Pennsylvania Travel Narratives, Part II

Posted by on Nov 30, 2013 in | Comments Off on The Magic of Pennsylvania Travel Narratives, Part II Pennsylvania travel narratives which appeared in the last decade of the eighteenth century began to reflect a change in perspective from views of the authors who had come before (see “The Magic of Pennsylvania Travel Narratives, Part I”, Pennsylvania Heritage, Winter 1981, page 9). Changing times and newer modes of transportation contributed to a different view of the landscape....
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The Whiskey Boys Versus the Watermelon Army

Posted by on Nov 26, 2013 in | Comments Off on The Whiskey Boys Versus the Watermelon Army When the issue of balancing the budget by raising taxes reared its ugly head recently, the nation once again saw the contro­versy and bitterness the sub­ject ignites. On Capitol Hill familiar questions were fiercely debated. Who should close the revenue gap, the wealthy or the working class? Should taxes be increased on ciga­rettes, gasoline, or liquor? Nearly two hundred years ago the Congress...
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