The Big Divide: A Travel Guide to Historic and Civil War Sites in the Missouri-Kansas Border Region (English Edition) [Kindle-editie] beoordelingen het boek quotes

Experience the Civil War for yourself! The conflict over slavery turned bloody along the Missouri-Kansas border, and Civil War historians now agree that the Missouri-Kansas border region was home to some of the most bitter fighting. It was also home to civil rights history, the single worst act of domestic terrorism before 9/11, and the largest punitive action by the U.S. government against its own people prior to the Japanese-American internments of World War II. Let a historian and a journalist show you how easy and inexpensive it is to "take a ride on the Big Divide." Only here will you experience... * the African-American soldiers who were the first to die for their freedom * the ferocious battle to keep Missouri in the Union * the Civil War’s profound impact on future outlaw Jesse James — and future president Harry Truman The Big Divide, however, is much more than war. The authors take you to dozens of one-of-a-kind wonders, from the majestic Flint Hills of Kansas to historic Arrow Rock, Missouri; from the sunken steamboat recovered after 130 years to the homes of pathbreaking Americans like Amelia Earhart and George Washington Carver … and so much more. Trip planning is easy with this guide, which is packed with themed driving tours, kid-friendly sites, and tips from two experienced history travelers. See why Library Journal called The Big Divide "surprisingly versatile" and Booklist recommended this one-of-a-kind guide to anyone interested in American history!