An Act for more effectual Disarming the Highlands in that…

An Act for more effectual Disarming the Highlands in that Part of Great Britian called Scotland; and for the better securing Peace and Quiet of that part of the Kingdom. < >

An Act for more effectual Disarming the Highlands in that Part of Great Britian called Scotland; and for the better securing Peace and Quiet of that part of the Kingdom.

London: John Baskett, 1725. General title and 10 pages. Folio. Disbound from a collection, with evidence of that to the spine; else a very good copy. The Disarming Act, which made it an offence punishable by seven years transportation, for any Scot to carry any form of weapon, including pistol, sword, and dirk.

Book ID: 12910
Tags: History
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