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

by William P. Tomlinson (Author)

""Kansas in Eighteen Fifty-Eight: A History of the Recent Troubles in the Territory"" is a historical book written by William P. Tomlinson, first published in 1859. The book provides a detailed account of the events that took place in Kansas during the years leading up to the American Civil War. The author describes the political and social tensions that arose between pro-slavery and anti-slavery groups, leading to violent conflicts and bloodshed. Tomlinson also examines the role of the federal government in the Kansas Territory, including the controversial decision to allow popular sovereignty, which allowed the residents of the territory to decide whether or not to allow slavery. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the United States and the causes of the Civil War.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.