Life Of General James H. Lane, The Liberator Of Kansas: With Corroborative Incidents Of Pioneer History

By John Speer

Book Overview

The book ""Life of General James H. Lane, The Liberator of Kansas: With Corroborative Incidents of Pioneer History"" by John Speer is a comprehensive biography of General James H. Lane, who played a pivotal role in the abolitionist movement and the struggle for Kansas' statehood. The book provides a detailed account of Lane's life, from his early years in Indiana to his involvement in the Kansas-Nebraska Act and the Civil War.The author, John Speer, was a close friend of Lane and a prominent journalist during the mid-19th century. He draws on his personal experiences and interviews with Lane's family and associates to provide an intimate portrait of the man behind the legend.The book covers Lane's political career, his role in the founding of the Free State Party, and his leadership of the Kansas Brigade during the Civil War. It also delves into his personal life, including his marriage and family, his struggles with alcoholism, and his eventual suicide.In addition to Lane's story, the book also sheds light on the broader history of the Kansas Territory during the mid-19th century. It includes accounts of the Bleeding Kansas conflict, the Underground Railroad, and the emergence of the Republican Party.Overall, ""Life of General James H. Lane, The Liberator of Kansas"" is a fascinating and informative account of one of the most important figures in American history. It provides a valuable perspective on the abolitionist movement, the Civil War, and the struggle for civil rights 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: 1163283789
• ISBN13: 9781163283783
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 358 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"