Publisher's Synopsis
""A History of Meade County, Kansas"" is a historical account of the formation and development of Meade County, Kansas, written by Frank Seymour Sullivan and first published in 1916. The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a different aspect of the county's history, including its geography, early settlements, Native American tribes, and important events and figures. The book begins with an overview of Meade County's geography, including its location in southwestern Kansas and its natural features such as the Cimarron River and the Red Hills. Sullivan then delves into the county's early history, discussing the first white settlers who arrived in the area in the 1870s and the establishment of the county in 1885. The book also explores the Native American tribes who once inhabited the region, including the Comanche, Kiowa, and Cheyenne, and their interactions with the early settlers. Sullivan provides detailed accounts of important events and figures in Meade County's history, such as the establishment of the town of Meade, the construction of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, and the county's involvement in the Civil War.Throughout the book, Sullivan includes numerous photographs and illustrations that provide a visual representation of the county's history. The book concludes with a detailed index, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Meade County, Kansas.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.
