An Appeal to the Record: Being Quotations from Historical Documents and the Kansas Territorial Press (1903)

An Appeal to the Record is a historical book written by William Elsey Connelley and published in 1903. The book is a compilation of quotations from historical documents and the Kansas Territorial Press. It provides a comprehensive look at the political and social climate of Kansas during the territorial period, which lasted from 1854 to 1861.The book is divided into two parts. The first part contains quotations from historical documents, including letters, speeches, and official reports. These documents provide insight into the events and issues that shaped Kansas during this period, including the struggle for control of the territory between pro-slavery and anti-slavery forces.The second part of the book contains quotations from the Kansas Territorial Press, including newspapers and magazines. These sources provide a unique perspective on the events and issues of the time, as they were written and read by the people who lived through them.Overall, An Appeal to the Record is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Kansas or the territorial period of American history. It provides a wealth of primary source material that offers a deeper understanding of the people and events that shaped this important period in American history.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.