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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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The story of the Irish in Missouri, including St. Louis, Kansas City, The Irish Wilderness and Trails West, from the earliest times to current day. Over 50 illustrations. ... Read more

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First of its kind
This was the first book ever published on the Irish in Missouri (1984).It covers the entire state, but the main focus is on Kansas City, St. Louis, and the Irish Wilderness.This book is great for historians and for genealogists.There is a new edition in soft cover with added and updated pages (264 pages),The original title was "Irish Settlers on the American Frontier". The title of the new edition is Missouri Irish and is just now being released. ... Read more

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This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: F.P. Burnap Stationery and Printing Co. in 1905 in 272 pages; Subjects: Law / General; ... Read more

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The Kansas City, Missouri Histories book collection is a group of 11 books that detail the history of Kansas City - primarily in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Many of the books are illustrated; showcasing specific events relating to key points in the history and development of Kansas City during this period as well as details of some of its most important and influential figures.All the titles contained on this CD are listed below.1.Kansas City and vicinity (1910) 2.Beautiful Kansas City (1921) 3.The Presbytery of Kansas City and its predecessors 1821-1901, historical sketches and statistical matter (1901) 4.The Industries of Kansas City : historical, descriptive, and statistical (1888) 5.Kansas City, Missouri; its history and its people 1808-1908 Volume 1 (1908)6.Kansas City, Missouri; its history and its people 1808-1908 Volume 2 (1908) 7.Kansas City, Missouri; its history and its people 1808-1908 Volume 3 (1908) 8.State centennial souvenir number and program 1821-1921, Missouri centennial, Kansas City, Oct. 3, 1921 (1921) - 136 pages 9.Men of affairs in greater Kansas City, 1912; a newspaper reference work (1912) 10.History of Kansas City illustrated in three decades. Being a chronicle wherein is set forth the true account of the founding, rise, and present position occupied by Kansas City in municipal America (1900) 11.The life of Father Bernard Donnelly; with historical sketches of Kansas City, St. Louis and Independence, Missouri (1921) This CD runs on all Windows and Macintosh computers. You must have a web browser and Adobe Acrobat Reader - (available for free download if you do not have it installed on your computer.) The book index is organized in an HTML menu that is compatible with all browsers and the books themselves are in PDF format to allow them to be universally accessed. All books on this CD are searchable and printable. ... Read more

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Hidden in the papers of Secretary of Treasury HenryMorganthau for the past 56 years, this investigative report is morethan a simple account of the collapse of the Pendergast machine inKansas City. The Kansas City Investigation takes the reader on amysterious ride thought the twists and turns of Hartmann's intriguinginvestigation. ... Read more

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Allen Chapel
Allen Chapel AME Church in Kansas City, Missouri is prominently mentioned numerous times throughout the book.As a member of Allen Chapel, The Mother Church in Kansas City, Missouri; I was please to know how many aristocrats were past members.Good book for historical purposes.

Ms. Jo Lee Brooks

Valuable Contribution
This is a valuable contribution to the field of African-American urban studies.Coulter tells the forgotten stories of a vibrant black community that develooped around downtown Kansas City in the early twentieth century.He tells the stories of men and women, professionals and laborers, young and old.This work will stand as a benchmark for the study of black communities in the mid-west. ... Read more

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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishings Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the worlds literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone! ... Read more