Kansas Fort Riley Book

Jerry Thomas Artwork on Cover

Fort Riley:
Established in 1853 Fort Riley was instantly embroiled in conflict as territorial strife grew into civil war and hostilities between Indians and settlers erupted in the West. Standing as a central military stronghold, it escaped the gradual demise of most western forts and evolved with a changing army into the 20th century. Fort Riley exists today as one of two active posts in Kansas. Volume 6 in the Kansas Forts published by the Kansas Historical Society, documents the history of eight important Kansas forts through historic photographs, illustrations, and maps. 144 pages, 6 inches by 9 inches, softcover
By William McKale & William D. Young