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Item #30451 Proceedings and debates of the Convention of North Carolina, called to amend the constitution of the state, which assembled at Raleigh, June 4, 1835 : to which are subjoined the convention act and the amendments to the constitution, together with the votes of the people. NORTH CAROLINA.
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Proceedings and debates of the Convention of North Carolina, called to amend the constitution of the state, which assembled at Raleigh, June 4, 1835 : to which are subjoined the convention act and the amendments to the constitution, together with the votes of the people
Proceedings and debates of the Convention of North Carolina, called to amend the constitution of the state, which assembled at Raleigh, June 4, 1835 : to which are subjoined the convention act and the amendments to the constitution, together with the votes of the people

Proceedings and debates of the Convention of North Carolina, called to amend the constitution of the state, which assembled at Raleigh, June 4, 1835 : to which are subjoined the convention act and the amendments to the constitution, together with the votes of the people

Raleigh: 1836. 8vo. (8 3/4 x 5 1/4 inches). 424,[1],6pp. Bound to style in half calf and marbled boards. Old library stamps on titlepage.

An important work which offers an insightful chronicle of the pivotal constitutional revisions that shifted the state's political landscape toward a more democratic system. Complete with the index.

This work chronicles the revision of the state constitution toward a more democratic government, leading to the rise in power of the Whig party. Additionally, suffrage was expanded and population tied to representation in various districts.

Sabin 55663.

Item #30451

Price: $400.00

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