West Riding Nomination Riot: A Letter to Viscount Morpeth, for the West Riding of Yorkshire, Irish Secretary, Etc. (1837)

""West Riding Nomination Riot: A Letter To Viscount Morpeth, For The West Riding Of Yorkshire, Irish Secretary, Etc."" is a historical text written by Richard Oastler in 1837. The book is a letter addressed to Viscount Morpeth, the Irish Secretary, and serves as a detailed account of the West Riding Nomination Riot. The riot occurred during the 1837 general election in Yorkshire, England, where there was widespread corruption and bribery among the candidates. Oastler, a prominent social reformer and anti-slavery activist, was a witness to the riot and wrote this letter to Morpeth to demand action against the corrupt practices. The book provides a first-hand account of the events leading up to the riot, the violence that ensued, and the aftermath. It also sheds light on the political and social climate of the time and the issues surrounding the election process. Overall, ""West Riding Nomination Riot"" is a valuable historical document that offers insight into the political and social issues of 19th century England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and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.