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(AMERICAN REVOLUTION--PRELUDE.) The complete Intolerable Acts, as bound with British Parliamentary Acts of 1774. 96 acts for the 14th year of George III's reign complete, plus "A Table of the Statutes Publick and Private, Passed Anno Decimo Quarto," bound in 2 volumes. 2155, [31] pages. Folio, contemporary polished tooled calf, minimal wear; minimal wear to contents. London: Charles Eyre and William Strahan, 1774
First printings. Among the 96 legislative acts bound in this annual volume are the 5 punitive acts targeting the North American colonies in the wake of the Boston Tea Party. They are collectively known to history as the Intolerable Acts, which provided one of the final sparks on the path to revolution.
Boston Port Act, or "An act to discontinue, in such Manner, and for such Time as are therein mentioned, the landing and discharging, lading or shipping of Goods, Wares, and Merchandise, at the Town, and within the Harbour, of Boston, in the Province of Massachuset's Bay, in North America." 14 George III, Cap. 9; pages [513]-522.
Administration of Justice Act, or "An Act for the impartial Administration of Justice in the Cases of Persons questioned for any Acts done by them in the Execution of the Law, or for the Suppression of Riots and Tumults, in the Province of Massachuset's Bay, in New England." 14 George III, Cap. 39; pages [989]-998.
Massachusetts Government Act, or "An Act for the better regulating the Government of the Province of the Massachuset's Bay, in New England." 14 George III, Cap. 45; pages [1045]-1062.
Quartering Act, or "An Act for the better providing suitable Quarters for Officers and Soldiers in His Majesty's Service in North America." 14 George III, Cap. 54; pages [1253]-1252 [1256].
Quebec Act, or "An Act for making more effectual Provision for the Government of the Province of Quebec in North America." 14 George III, Cap. 83; pages [1825]-1835.
