Kansas: A Land of Contrasts

Kansas: Piraeus Press. Near Fine in Very Good- dust jacket. 1974. 1st Printing. Hardcover. 0882730258 . Dustjacket has a couple of tiny chips and some light discoloration to the rear panel - protected in a Mylar sleeve. ; Signed by the author on the half-title page. Both book and dustjacket are in excellent condition - exception noted. "This is a comprehensive survey of the Kansas story beginning with Early Man and his environment and ending with the energy crisis of the 1970's. Political and economic aspects of the state's deveopment are covered but there is a greater emphasis on social history." Bonus: A copy of the manuscript of the final chapter of a work entitled, "The Fleagle Gang: Infamous Kansans of the 1920's," by the author, Robert W. Richmond, is laid in. ; B&W Illustrations & Maps; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 319 pages; Signed by Author .