1856 History of BLEEDING KANSAS Antebellum SLAVERY Robinson First Lady of Kansas
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1856 History of BLEEDING KANSAS Antebellum SLAVERY Robinson First Lady of Kansas
“Kansas; Its Interior and Exterior Life” by Sara Tappan Doolittle Lawrence Robinson is a seminal work that delves deep into the turbulent early history of Kansas, a time colloquially known as “Bleeding Kansas.” This period saw intense conflict between pro-slavery and anti-slavery factions, each vying to claim the Kansas territory. Robinsons narrative, penned during her challenging three-month stay in a U.S. Camp at Lecompton, underscores the strife, the cruelty meted out to freemen, the horrors of homes burned, and the overarching oppression endured by those in Kansas. Yet, it was also a call for strong, principled leadership that values liberty and honor over personal gains. As the First Lady of Kansas during its foundational years, Robinsons eyewitness account provides readers with a raw, unfiltered view of the trials and tribulations that shaped the state. The book, both a piece of history and literature, is regarded as an invaluable resource for understanding this pivotal period in Kansas history.
Item number: #41320
Price: $499
ROBINSON, Sara T.L.
Kansas; Its Interior and Exterior Life. Including a Full View of its Settlement, Political History, Social Life, Climate, Soil, Productions, Scenery, Etc.
Boston: Crosby, Nichols and Company; Cincinnati: George S. Blanchard; London: Sampson, Low, Son and Co., 1856.
Details:
Collation: Complete
ix, [1], 366, 6
binders error: p. v-vi bound out of order
2 engraved plates (including frontispiece)
References: Rader 2804; Sabin 72178; Wagner-Camp 380a
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
cloth
Size: ~ 7.75in X 5in (19.5cm x 13cm)
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“Kansas; Its Interior and Exterior Life” by Sara Tappan Doolittle Lawrence Robinson is a seminal work that delves deep into the turbulent early history of Kansas, a time colloquially known as “Bleeding Kansas.” This period saw intense conflict between pro-slavery and anti-slavery factions, each vying to claim the Kansas territory. Robinsons narrative, penned during her challenging three-month stay in a U.S. Camp at Lecompton, underscores the strife, the cruelty meted out to freemen, the horrors of homes burned, and the overarching oppression endured by those in Kansas. Yet, it was also a call for strong, principled leadership that values liberty and honor over personal gains. As the First Lady of Kansas during its foundational years, Robinsons eyewitness account provides readers with a raw, unfiltered view of the trials and tribulations that shaped the state. The book, both a piece of history and literature, is regarded as an invaluable resource for understanding this pivotal period in Kansas history.
Item number: #41320
Price: $499
ROBINSON, Sara T.L.
Kansas; Its Interior and Exterior Life. Including a Full View of its Settlement, Political History, Social Life, Climate, Soil, Productions, Scenery, Etc.
Boston: Crosby, Nichols and Company; Cincinnati: George S. Blanchard; London: Sampson, Low, Son and Co., 1856.
Details:
Collation: Complete
ix, [1], 366, 6
binders error: p. v-vi bound out of order
2 engraved plates (including frontispiece)
References: Rader 2804; Sabin 72178; Wagner-Camp 380a
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
cloth
Size: ~ 7.75in X 5in (19.5cm x 13cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.
Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
41320
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1856 History of BLEEDING KANSAS Antebellum SLAVERY Robinson First Lady of Kansas
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