{"product_id":"abilene-chronicles-hardcover","title":"Abilene Chronicles - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKenneth David Musser\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbilene Chronicles\u003c\/em\u003e explores the fascinating transformation of Abilene, Kansas, from a remote prairie settlement into America's first great cattle town and later a thriving agricultural and religious community. Through engaging historical narratives, the book recounts the rise of the Chisholm Trail, legendary figures such as Wild Bill Hickok and Joseph G. McCoy, the development of the winter wheat industry, and the migration of the River Brethren to Dickinson County. Combining local history, pioneer stories, and the author's personal family heritage, this richly detailed work offers readers a compelling look at the people and events that shaped one of Kansas's most iconic communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 154\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.56 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 02, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67946398744797,"sku":"9798256128722","price":32.81,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/IuFNFtJp5W9798256128722.webp?v=1790801497","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/abilene-chronicles-hardcover","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}