The Border Ruffian Code in Kansas |
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This tract provides an example of the laws “notoriously forced upon the people of that Territory, at the hands of invading ruffians from Missouri, using the persuasive arguments of the Bowie-Knife and Revolver....” Included are the three Presidential platforms for the 1856 election, and a special map: “Freedom and Slavery, and the Coveted Territories,” printed on the last page.
[BLEEDING KANSAS].
Pamphlet.
The Border Ruffian Code in Kansas. [New York:
Tribune Office. 1856.] 15, [1] pp. Concludes with full page (8.75 x 5.75 in.) map,
“Freedom and Slavery, and the Coveted Territories.”
Inventory #23739.03
Price: $150
Condition
Disbound; some scattered staining throughout but still very good.
Sabin 37020