Publisher's Synopsis
The Story Of The Marking Of The Santa Fe Trail is a historical book written by Almira Sheffield Peckham Cordry, which was published in 1915. The book tells the story of how the Daughters of the American Revolution in Kansas and the State of Kansas came together to mark the Santa Fe Trail, a historic trade route that connected Missouri to Santa Fe, New Mexico.The book begins with a brief history of the Santa Fe Trail, including its importance in the development of the American West. It then goes on to describe how the idea of marking the trail came about and the various challenges that the group faced in carrying out this task.The author provides a detailed account of the efforts made by the Daughters of the American Revolution in Kansas and the State of Kansas to mark the trail, including the fundraising campaigns, the design and production of the markers, and the dedication ceremonies that were held along the trail.Throughout the book, the author also provides insights into the social and political climate of the time and the role that women played in shaping the history of the American West.Overall, The Story Of The Marking Of The Santa Fe Trail is a fascinating and informative book that provides a unique perspective on the history of the American West and the efforts made to preserve and commemorate its legacy.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.
