Hidden History of Kansas by Adrian Zink

Discover the Untold Stories That Shaped the Sunflower State

Go beyond the textbook and uncover the remarkable people, places, and events that make Kansas history so fascinating with Hidden History of Kansas by historian Adrian Zink. Published by The History Press, this engaging volume reveals the forgotten stories, surprising firsts, and overlooked events that helped shape Kansas and the nation. From frontier justice and utopian communities to groundbreaking civil rights moments and unexpected business innovations, this book offers a fresh perspective on the state's rich heritage.

Drawing from years of archival research, Zink explores little-known stories from across Kansas, including the first victim of the ill-fated Donner Party, the rise of Sprint Corporation, the legacy of a French silk-producing commune in Franklin County, and a Johnson County mother's fight for educational equality that helped advance school desegregation in America.

Perfect For

• Kansas history enthusiasts

• Genealogy researchers

• Teachers and students

• Local historians

• Museum supporters

• Kansas travelers

• Americana collectors

• Western history fans

• Residents of Kansas

• History book collectors

• Library collections

• Gift buyers

What You'll Discover

• Forgotten stories from Kansas history

• Frontier justice and remarkable coincidences

• Early Kansas pioneers and settlers

• Hidden Civil War stories

• Utopian communities and social experiments

• The origins of Sprint Corporation

• Early civil rights milestones

• Historic people, places, and events

• Little-known Kansas legends

• Surprising stories that changed American history

Features

• Written by Kansas historian Adrian Zink

• Part of The History Press Hidden History series

• Based on extensive archival research

• Engaging short-story format

• Includes 78 historic photographs

• Easy-to-read narrative style

• Ideal for casual readers and history enthusiasts

• 192 pages

• Paperback edition

Benefits

• Discover Kansas stories rarely covered in history books

• Gain a deeper appreciation for the state's heritage

• Learn how Kansas influenced national events

• Enjoy entertaining historical anecdotes backed by research

• Makes an excellent gift for Kansas residents and history lovers

• A valuable addition to any Kansas history library

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• Ghost Towns of Route 66

• Ghosts of the Glory Trail

• Mining Camp Days

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Specifications

• Title: Hidden History of Kansas

• Author: Adrian Zink

• Publisher: The History Press

• Series: Hidden History

• Publication Date: November 6, 2017

• Format: Paperback

• Pages: 192

• Photographs: 78 Historic Images

• Dimensions: 6" × 9"

• ISBN-10: 1625858892

• ISBN-13: 9781625858894

• Language: English

What's Included

• One copy of Hidden History of Kansas by Adrian Zink

Why Buy From High Plains Prospectors?

At High Plains Prospectors, we believe every state has remarkable stories waiting to be discovered. Hidden History of Kansas uncovers the forgotten people, surprising events, and remarkable achievements that helped shape both Kansas and the nation. Whether you're a lifelong Kansan, a student of Western history, or simply enjoy discovering unusual stories from America's past, this engaging book is an outstanding addition to your history collection.

These books are packed with images and stories about the history in this area.  They are perfect for research or just a good read.  

Kansas' storied past is filled with fascinating firsts, humorous coincidences and intriguing characters. A man who had survived a murderous proslavery massacre in 1858 hanged his would-be executioner five years later. A wealthy Frenchman utilized his utopian ideals to create an award-winning silk-producing commune in Franklin County. A young boy's amputated arm led to the rise of Sprint Corporation. The first victim of the doomed Donner Party met her end in Kansas. In 1947, a housewife in Johnson County, indignant at the poor condition of the local school for black children, sparked school desegregation nationwide. Author and historian Adrian Zink digs deep into the Sunflower State's history to reveal these hidden and overlooked stories.

About the Author:

Adrian Zink is a native Kansan who has worked in the history profession for over fifteen years at a variety of museums, universities, archives and historic sites. Born and raised in Larned, he holds bachelor of arts degrees in history and political science from the University of Kansas, a master's of library science from the University of Maryland and a master's in history from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. He currently works at the National Archives–Kansas City. He has previously worked at the Kansas Historical Society, UW–Milwaukee Archives, the National Press Club Library and Archives in Washington, D.C., and at the University of Kansas Natural History Museum. Adrian and his wife, Toni, have two children and live in Overland Park, Kansas. This is his first book.

Book Details

ISBN: 9781625858894
FORMAT: Paperback
PUBLISHER: The History Press
DATE: 11/6/2017
STATE: Kansas
SERIES: Hidden History
IMAGES: 78
PAGES: 192
DIMENSIONS: 6 (w) x 9 (h)