Kansas In Eighteen Fifty-Eight: A History Of The Recent Troubles In The Territory (1859)

By William P. Tomlinson

Book Overview

""Kansas In Eighteen Fifty-Eight: A History Of The Recent Troubles In The Territory"" is a historical book written by William P. Tomlinson and published in 1859. The book chronicles the events that took place in the Kansas Territory during the year 1858, which was a tumultuous time in American history. The book provides a detailed account of the political and social conflicts that arose between pro-slavery and anti-slavery factions in Kansas, leading up to the outbreak of violence that became known as ""Bleeding Kansas"". The author draws on his own experiences as a resident of the Kansas Territory during this time, as well as on newspaper accounts and other primary sources. The book is considered an important primary source for understanding the events leading up to the American Civil War and the struggle over slavery 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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 112030704X
• ISBN13: 9781120307040
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"