Rails, rivalry, and romance: A review of Bourbon County, Kansas, and her railroad nostalgia in words and pictures, 1864 thru 1980, including the ... race to the Indian Territory border

Fascinating chronological history of Fort Scott, Kansas and Bourbon County and their efforts from the Civil War on to become the center of railroad development for the state. The book also covers the interurbans and streetcars of the area. Illustrated with almost 1000 black and white photos as well as numerous advertisements, newspaper articles, timetables, track plans and maps (including an oversize foldout of the Fort Scott yards). 515 pages.