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Tag Archives: Railroads

The Railroads and the Homesteaders

The Railroads and the Homesteaders

While changing the nature of Kansas was not really the goal of the railroad companies, they succeeded nevertheless.

Posted byhsotrAugust 19, 2014October 18, 2021Posted inThe Sunflower StateTags:History, Railroads, The West

What Caused the Dust Bowl?

What Caused the Dust Bowl?

Drought caused the Dust Bowl, right? Well, yes, but there’s a little more to the story.

Posted byhsotrJune 17, 2014July 26, 2021Posted inThe Sunflower StateTags:History, Railroads, Stewardship, Water, Weather

Peopling the Plains

Peopling the Plains

If you have a serious interest in the history of Kansas, particularly its settlement, here’s a book you’ll probably refer to again and again.

Posted byhsotrJanuary 30, 2014July 26, 2021Posted inThe Sunflower StateTags:Books, History, Railroads

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