The Story of the Marking of the Santa Fe Trail by the Daughters of the American Revolution in Kansas and the State of Kansas

By Almira Sheffield Peckham Cordry

Book Overview

The book titled ""The Story Of The Marking Of The Santa Fe Trail: By The Daughters Of The American Revolution In Kansas And The State Of Kansas (1915)"" is a historical account of the efforts made by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) in Kansas and the State of Kansas to mark the Santa Fe Trail. The book is authored by Almira Sheffield Peckham Cordry and was published in 1915.The Santa Fe Trail was a major trade route that connected Missouri to Santa Fe, New Mexico, during the 19th century. The book provides a detailed account of the history of the trail and the role it played in the economic development of the United States. It also highlights the challenges faced by the pioneers who traveled along the trail, including harsh weather conditions, attacks by Native Americans, and the lack of proper infrastructure.The book focuses on the efforts made by the DAR in Kansas and the State of Kansas to mark the Santa Fe Trail. The DAR is a patriotic organization that works to promote historic preservation, education, and patriotism. The book details the various initiatives taken by the DAR to mark the trail, including the placement of markers and monuments at various points along the route.Overall, ""The Story Of The Marking Of The Santa Fe Trail"" is a valuable historical account of the efforts made by the DAR and the State of Kansas to preserve and commemorate the history of the Santa Fe Trail. It provides a fascinating insight into the challenges faced by the pioneers who traveled along the trail and the importance of the trail in the economic development of 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: 1165144484
• ISBN13: 9781165144488
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 162 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"