Salina : 1858-2008 by Salina History Book Committee - 2008

Arcadia Publishing. Very Good+. 2008. Paperback. 0738561819 . Images of America; 16 oz.; 128 pages; Unread PB VG++ spine slightly faded slight shelf wear close to as new. Images of America. Early in 1858, three men walked across the eastern half of Kansas Territory intent on starting a town. Although the volatile conflict between Free State and proslavery forces still simmered, the bloodshed had abated, and Free State factions had gained the upper hand. People turned their interests to more peaceful pursuits, including town building. Armed with a compass and stovepipe hat instead of a tripod, the three young Scotsmen selected and surveyed a town site along the Smoky Hill River, near the confluence of the Saline River in north-central Kansas. The tiny settlement soon became a way-stop for westbound travelers and a hub of activity for hunters, soldiers, land seekers, and surveyors. Now 150 years later, Salina (pronounced with a long i) still thrives as a center for commercial, cultural,… Read More

New. .

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Arcadia Pub, 2008. Paperback. New. 128 pages. 9.20x6.50x0.50 inches.

Arcadia Publishing, 2008-11-17. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!