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The Border between Them: Violence and Reconciliation on the Kansas-Missouri Line Part 1 of 3
Dr. Jeremy Neely
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The book traces the settlement of the Border area, the Civil War and its aftermath. He discusses his sources and resources concerning slavery, agriculture and the American West in the 1800s. John Dryden’s diary was a key source.

About the Author

Neely grew up in Adrian, MO as the son of a social studies teacher. He lives on a farm 15 miles from the Kansas-Missouri line in rural Vernon County, MO with his wife and three young children. Neely has a Ph.D. from MU. His book published in 2007 is highly recommended as a source for the study of the Border War/ Civil War era.