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The following are only a few of the many sources that are available: | The following are only a few of the many sources that are available: | ||
*Schlesinger, Jr., Arthur M. ''The Almanac of American History.'' Greenwich, Conn.: Bison Books, 1983. {{FHL|531408|item|disp=FHL book 973 H2alm}}. {{WorldCat|9392978|disp=At various libraries(Worldcat)}} This provides brief historical essays and chronological descriptions of thousands of key events in United States history. | *Schlesinger, Jr., Arthur M. ''The Almanac of American History.'' <ref> Schlesinger, Jr., Arthur M. ''The Almanac of American History.'' Greenwich, Conn.: Bison Books, 1983. {{FHL|531408|item|disp=FHL book 973 H2alm}}. {{WorldCat|9392978|disp=At various libraries(Worldcat)}} </ref> This provides brief historical essays and chronological descriptions of thousands of key events in United States history. | ||
*''The Pony Express'' | *''The Pony Express'' Pony Express riders carried the U.S. Mail on horseback. There were approximately 80 of them. There were support personnel as well that numbered over 400. The Pony Express Route Covered Parts of: California, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Utah and Wyoming. <br>[http://www.xphomestation.com/frm-riders.html Pony Express Riders Biographies]: <br>By Name Include Some Photos | ||
*''Dictionary of American History'', Revised ed., 8 vols''. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1976. {{FHL|76529|item|disp=FHL book 973 H2ad}}. {{WorldCat|2507380|disp=At various libraries(WorldCat)}}. This includes historical sketches on various topics in U.S. history, such as wars, people, laws, and organizations. A snippet view is available at [http://books.google.com/books?id=Lz9WC9EyF08C&q=9780684138565&dq=9780684138565&ei=F4GxSbisHpDMlQSW3Z36BQ&pgis=1 Google books].'' | *''Dictionary of American History'', <ref> 'Dictionary of American History'' Revised ed., 8 vols''. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1976. {{FHL|76529|item|disp=FHL book 973 H2ad}}. {{WorldCat|2507380|disp=At various libraries(WorldCat)}}. </ref> This includes historical sketches on various topics in U.S. history, such as wars, people, laws, and organizations. A snippet view is available at <ref>[http://books.google.com/books?id=Lz9WC9EyF08C&q=9780684138565&dq=9780684138565&ei=F4GxSbisHpDMlQSW3Z36BQ&pgis=1 Google books].'' </ref> | ||
*''Webster's Guide to American History: A Chronological, Geographical, and Biographical Survey and Compendium''. Springfield, Mass.: C Merriam, 1971. {{FHL|280192|disp=FHL book 973 H2v}}. Limited view at [http://books.google.com/books?id=MVU6DS6Re8gC&printsec=frontcover&dq=Webster's+Guide+to+American+History&hl=en&sa=X&ei=VULqT7WXBITk6QGa3N3QAQ&ved=0CDcQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=Webster's%20Guide%20to%20American%20History&f=false Google Books]. {{WorldCat|142893|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}. This includes a history, some maps, tables, and other historical information. | *''Webster's Guide to American History: A Chronological, Geographical, and Biographical Survey and Compendium''. <ref> ''Webster's Guide to American History: A Chronological, Geographical, and Biographical Survey and Compendium'' Springfield, Mass.: C Merriam, 1971. {{FHL|280192|disp=FHL book 973 H2v}}. Limited view at [http://books.google.com/books?id=MVU6DS6Re8gC&printsec=frontcover&dq=Webster's+Guide+to+American+History&hl=en&sa=X&ei=VULqT7WXBITk6QGa3N3QAQ&ved=0CDcQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=Webster's%20Guide%20to%20American%20History&f=false Google Books]. {{WorldCat|142893|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}. </ref>This includes a history, some maps, tables, and other historical information. | ||
*''Writings on American History'' Washington. DC: American Historical Association, Library of Congress, United States National Historical Publications Commission. 1906-1960 {{FHL|244514|item|disp=FHL book 973 H23w}}. {{WorldCat|1770230|disp=At various libraries(WorldCat)}} Has the full text available at [http://books.google.com/books?id=mgEPAAAAYAAJ&dq=United+States+Local+Histories+in+the+Library+of+Congress&ei=N3yxSd6pI4K0kATC-qRu Google Books] | *''Writings on American History'' <ref> ''Writings on American History'' Washington. DC: American Historical Association, Library of Congress, United States National Historical Publications Commission. 1906-1960 {{FHL|244514|item|disp=FHL book 973 H23w}}. {{WorldCat|1770230|disp=At various libraries(WorldCat)}} Has the full text available at [http://books.google.com/books?id=mgEPAAAAYAAJ&dq=United+States+Local+Histories+in+the+Library+of+Congress&ei=N3yxSd6pI4K0kATC-qRu Google Books] </ref> | ||
To find more books and articles about Kansas 's history use the Internet [http://www.google.com/ Google] search for phases like "Kansas history." [[Family History Library Catalog Surname Search|Family History Library Catalog Surname Search]] lists many more histories under topics like: | To find more books and articles about Kansas 's history use the Internet [http://www.google.com/ Google] search for phases like "Kansas history." [[Family History Library Catalog Surname Search|Family History Library Catalog Surname Search]] lists many more histories under topics like: | ||