The Jay-Hawkers: A Story Of Free Soil And Border Ruffian Days

The Jay-Hawkers: A Story Of Free Soil And Border Ruffian Days is a historical fiction novel written by Adela E. Orpen. The story is set in the mid-19th century in the American Midwest during a time of intense conflict over slavery and the expansion of the United States. The novel follows the lives of two young men, one from the North and one from the South, who find themselves caught up in the violence and chaos of the era. The main character, Harry, is a young man from Massachusetts who travels to Kansas to fight for the Free Soil cause, which opposes the spread of slavery into new territories. He quickly becomes involved in the conflict between the Free Soil advocates and the Border Ruffians, a group of pro-slavery militants who are determined to establish Kansas as a slave state. Along the way, Harry meets and falls in love with a young woman named Nellie, who is also fighting for the Free Soil cause.As the story unfolds, Harry and Nellie find themselves in increasingly dangerous situations, including skirmishes with the Border Ruffians and confrontations with lawless bandits known as Jay-Hawkers. The novel explores the complex political and social issues of the time, as well as the personal struggles of the characters as they navigate the violence and uncertainty of the era.Overall, The Jay-Hawkers: A Story Of Free Soil And Border Ruffian Days is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that offers a vivid portrayal of a pivotal moment in American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the Civil War era and the struggle for freedom and justice in America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.