The War In Kansas: A Rough Trip To The Border, Among New Homes And A Strange People (1856) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781104923068)

The War In Kansas: A Rough Trip To The Border, Among New Homes And A Strange People is a non-fiction book written by George Douglas Brewerton and published in 1856. The book is a firsthand account of the author's experiences during the turbulent period known as Bleeding Kansas, which was a series of violent confrontations between pro-slavery and anti-slavery forces in the Kansas Territory in the years leading up to the American Civil War.Brewerton, a journalist and adventurer, traveled to Kansas in 1856 to report on the conflict for the New York Tribune. The book is structured as a series of letters written by Brewerton to the Tribune, in which he describes his journey to Kansas, the people he meets along the way, and the violence and chaos that he witnesses.The book provides a vivid and detailed portrait of life in Kansas during this period, including the struggles of settlers to establish new homes on the frontier, the tensions between pro-slavery and anti-slavery forces, and the brutal violence that erupted between them. Brewerton also provides insights into the political and social forces that were driving the conflict, including the growing tensions between North and South over the issue of slavery.Overall, The War In Kansas: A Rough Trip To The Border, Among New Homes And A Strange People is a valuable historical document that offers a unique perspective on one of the most tumultuous periods in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old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.

Author: George Douglas Brewerton
ISBN-10: 1104923068
ISBN-13: 9781104923068
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 08/10/2009
Pages: 426
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.87d