Presented in chronological order as the events occurred, Border War Tour leads the reader through the history of the conflict on the border, beginning with the Bleeding Kansas Era, to the Lawrence Massacre, all the way to the end of the Civil War. The story of each site is presented with an explanation that includes color maps and images, which help the traveler to fully understand the event itself, as well as the impact it had on both sides of the state line.
Border War Tour is a must-have for those interested in the Civil War and its impact on the Kansas City area. The explanations and images included in the book bring the locations to life for visitors and remote readers alike.