Publisher's Synopsis
""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 moved with her family to Kansas in the mid-19th century. The book explores the challenges and dangers that Miriam and her family faced as they settled in a new and unfamiliar land, including conflicts with Native Americans and violent clashes between pro-slavery and anti-slavery forces. Miriam emerges as a strong and courageous heroine who must navigate the complex social and political landscape of Kansas during this tumultuous time. Through Bay's vivid prose and meticulous research, readers are transported to a fascinating period in American history and get a glimpse into the life of a remarkable woman who helped shape the frontier.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.
