A Heroine Of The Frontier: Miriam Davis Colt In Kansas 1856

""A Heroine of the Frontier: Miriam Davis Colt in Kansas 1856"" by J. Christian Bay is a historical non-fiction book that tells the story of Miriam Davis Colt, a young woman who travels to Kansas in 1856 to help establish a new community in the midst of the Bleeding Kansas conflict. The book chronicles her journey from her home in Massachusetts to Kansas, where she faces many challenges, including hostile Native Americans, violent pro-slavery and anti-slavery factions, and the harsh conditions of frontier life. Despite these obstacles, Miriam becomes a leader in her community, advocating for women's rights and working tirelessly to build a better life for herself and her neighbors. Through her bravery, determination, and compassion, Miriam becomes a symbol of hope and resilience in a time of great uncertainty and violence. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of the American frontier and the remarkable women who helped shape it.""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.

Author: J. Christian Bay
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: 03/01/2007
Pages: 60
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.22lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.14d
ISBN: 9781432560539

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