Free State Fortress : The First Ten Years of the History of Lawrence, Kansas
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Overview
Free State Fortress: The First Ten Years Of The History Of Lawrence, Kansas is a historical book written by Allen Crafton. The book provides a detailed account of the first ten years of the history of Lawrence, Kansas, a city that was founded in 1854 as a free-state stronghold during the turbulent times of the Bleeding Kansas era. The book covers the struggles and triumphs of the early settlers of Lawrence, who fought against pro-slavery forces to establish a free and democratic society. It also explores the role of Lawrence in the larger context of the abolitionist movement and the Civil War. The author draws on a wide range of primary sources, including diaries, letters, and newspaper articles, to provide a vivid and engaging narrative of the city's early years. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Kansas, the abolitionist movement, or the Civil War.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.
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- ISBN-13: 9781258296124
- ISBN-10: 1258296128
- Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
- Publish Date: April 2012
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.56 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.06 pounds
- Page Count: 234
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