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In the meticulous chronicle 'History of Atchison County, Kansas,' Sheffield Ingalls weaves a comprehensive tapestry of the region's past, illustrating its evolution from nascent settlement to flourishing community. Ingalls' narrative skill and rich prose paint a vibrant panorama of Atchison County's civic, social, and economic development. With an emphasis on rigorous historical accuracy, this work resides within the larger canon of regional American histories, providing context to the broader transformations that shaped the United States during the pivotal times it explores. The literary style is both erudite and accessible, making it a valuable resource for scholars and local history enthu...
Profiles Atchison County and the City of Atchison, Kansas. Features old Kansas area maps from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Provides access to Atchison, Kansas history as a county seat and the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad. Includes graphics, histories, and information about the one-room school houses in Atchison County. Links to the Kansas Community Network home page and the Kansas Heritage Server.
Excerpt from History of Atchison County, Kansas Acknowledgment is also due George A. Root of the State Historical Society, who has rendered me invaluable assistance, and to the Atchison Daily Globe, from whose files I gathered much important data. Nor can I fail to give proper credit to Andreas' History of Kansas, from which a wealth of information has been secured. D. Anna Speer, county superintendent, collected for me most of the historical matter relative to the schools of the county and Professor Nathan T. Veatch was more than kind in preparing for me a sketch of the Atchison city schools. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find...
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