Description:
From the DJ flap: "For more than 150 years, Independence, Missouri, has been making history. It was a starting point for pioneers headed west, a Civil War battleground, a significant religious site to followers of Mormon prophet Joseph Smith and best known as the hometown of that plain-speaking president, Harry Truman.""But the Community is something more than its past. This stunning photographic book of Independence looks at life in a community that twice has been selected an All-America City by the National Municipal Leause."
"This book captures the spirit of Independence - it's past present and future."
Beautiful photographs with descriptions. This is a tall, but thin book that would make a wonderful gift for anyone who loves Independence, Missouri.
Book - Fine condition. Black cloth over boards w white text on front and spine. The front end paper is signed by the author, the photographer and Barbara J. Potts (whose sentiments appear on page 47, and who published the book). There is also a gold… Read More
