Frontier Community: Kansas City To 1870

By Andrew Theodore Brown

Book Overview

Frontier Community: Kansas City To 1870 is a historical book written by Andrew Theodore Brown that explores the development and growth of Kansas City during the frontier period from 1820 to 1870. The book provides a detailed account of the city's early history, including its founding, settlement, and transformation into a thriving commercial hub.Brown examines the social, economic, and political factors that shaped Kansas City's growth during this time, including the influence of westward expansion, the impact of the Civil War, and the role of the city's diverse population in shaping its identity. The book also delves into the challenges and hardships faced by early settlers, including conflicts with Native American tribes, disease outbreaks, and natural disasters.Through extensive research and analysis, Brown offers a comprehensive and engaging portrait of Kansas City's early years, shedding light on the city's unique character and the factors that contributed to its success. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American frontier, as well as those interested in the development of urban centers in the United States.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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258412705
• ISBN13: 9781258412708
• Release Date: June 2012
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 254 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"