by Brad Belk, David Cunnignham, Andy Ostmeyer & Leslie Simpson $14.95, 160 pages, soft cover - This book contains a cross section of short stories that represent a slice of Joplin’s rich history. - The colorful ancestors from this city provided the driving force behind many of the essays. This volume chronicles the lives of both the ordinary and the extraordinary citizen. - Included are chapters on sporting and social events, local businesses, employment, and military service. - You will certainly enjoy uncovering these interesting stories from Joplin’s past. - Soft cover, 8.5-x-11 inches, 160 pages with more than 190 digitally enhanced black & white photographs, beautiful front cover with colorized historical photograph. |