Clay County Chapters out of the Past

Some wear to the DJ around the spine and edges; DJ in mylar protector; DJ has a 3" tear at the bottom of the DJ front cover starting from the spine. ; Features particularly a discussion of the various problems presented by the Missouri River throughout the years and climaxed by the flood of 1881. The various activities regarding early gristmills, rural creameries, local manufacturing activities and the development of fire-fighting facilities throughout the country are also fully noted. The publication, futhermore, discusses the Chautauqua Movement of the early 1900s as well as the county's water problems from early years on. ; 6 1/4 x 9 1/4"; 341 pages. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket.