Life of Gen. James H. Lane, “The Liberator of Kansas”

The biography of General James H. Lane, a vehement anti-slavery advocate who led the fight against pro-slavery forces in Kansas. Speer gives readers an in-depth look into Lane's life from his early days as a lawyer, to his notorious role in the Kansas-Missouri Border War, through his service as a Senator in Washington. This book is a must-read for any history buff interested in Civil War Era politics and personalities.

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