Gettysburg of the West: Battle of Westport

By Fred Lee- At last a noted Westport historian and author, Fred L. Lee, writes a book on Westport’s battle and includes some of the more colorful characters who fought in it. To name a few: George Caleb Bingham, Mountain Charley (a woman), Liver Eatin’Johnson of Crow fame, Wild Bill Hickock and many others. The book is liberally illustrated with maps, photo’s, and sketches. Proves to be excellent work by this well known historian. Publication includes 176 pages and is available in soft-cover. Art work on the beautiful colorful cover by noted Ozark artist, Rocky Medley.