The Burning of Osceola, Missouri
Written and researched by Richard Sunderwirth, this book, which first appeared as columns in the St. Clair Courier, starting in 2005, looks back to a tragic event carried out by the radical General James Lane of Kansas fame. The horror and aftermath have remained unresearched and largely untalked about for over 146 years. Sunderwirth has found first hand accounts and previously unpublished materials concerning that terrible day that changed the lives of hundreds of Osceola residents as the flames ravaged a lifetime of dreams and hard work. This project is yet another piece of Missouri history. Finished!!! Soft Cover. $22.95. See New On The Shelf.
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Charles "Ki" Harrison: The Gambler, The Rebel, The Yankee
Jan Toms and Carolyn Bartels have now joined the ranks of the many researchers who have attempted to solve the mystery of just which one of these men was killed on the Verdegris River in Kansas in 1863. Previous researchers of these men will be astounded at the new materials uncovered and many questions will be answered. Un-priced as yet. Projected date of April, 2007
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Two Trails has completed some valuable projects this past winter in our on going preservation of history. First was the book, The Burning of Dayton. Written and researched by Jackie Roberts of Harrisonville, Missouri. A great work! This book may be ordered from Jackie at: 816-380-2760. Be sure and ask about upcoming publications. Jackie and her husband, Jay, have quite a few!
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Next was the work compiled by Bob Schmidt of French Village, Missouri. Bob purchased the minutes or transcriptions of the trial of Union commander Frank Blair of St. Louis. It seems Blair's clerks changed the amounts on a large shipment of liquor and as General Grant had ordered the flow of spirits to be ebbed, an investigation was held after the boat that had been carrying the inflated cargo had been stopped. A great look behind the scenes into wartime corruption and flagrant abuses of privilege. This book may be ordered from Bob Schmidt at: 5984 Hwy Y, French Village, Missouri, 63036.