What Price White Rock? A Chronicl of Northwestern Jewell County

Burr Oak, Kansas: Burr Oak Herald, 1937. First Edition. Original Paper Wrps. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Very Good. Item #014217

152p. April 1937. Owner ship name on title page (Mrs. William E. Ward). a small orange stain about 3/4" x 1" on title page. Traces early history of the area from 1870 to 1937 including celebrations and catastrophes such as the fire of 1873 and the shooting of Mayor Mann in the Circus fight (the latter a little unknown but fascinating aspect of the circus, the pickpockets and other miscreants, the murder of another man along with the infamous shooting and crippling of the Mayor.).

Price: $55.00

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