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A History of Southern Missouri and Northern Arkansas / Being an Account of the Early Settlements, the Civil War, the Ku-Klux, and Times of Peace

By William Monks
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The author recounts his family's migration from the southeastern states into southern Missouri and northern Arkansas and describes the region's early settlement patterns, natural abundance, and frontier economy, including reliance on wild game, beeswax, and peltry. He traces county boundaries and community connections in sparsely settled country, portrays daily life on farms and dependence on springs, and recalls experiences during the Civil War along with later disturbances involving the Ku-Klux. Interwoven are personal reminiscences about neighbors, travel, and social customs, followed by accounts of reconstruction and the gradual return to peaceful civic life.

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William Monks

William Monks was an American author known for his historical account, "A History of Southern Missouri and Northern Arkansas." This work provides a detailed narrative of the early settlements in the region, the impact of the Civil War, and the activities of the Ku Klux Klan during that tumultuous period. Monks' writing offers valuable insights into the social and political dynamics of Southern Missouri and Northern Arkansas, contributing to the understanding of the area's history and heritage.

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