The information is presented in a narrative, providing a clear description of the local area. A statistical section complements the narrative. Additional statewide sections include a description of Kansas government, a list of state business regulations, regional councils, economic regions, various geographical and climatological regions and state water resources. This source will be useful to Kansas researchers needing current local information. Midwest Research Institute and Capper Press, comp.
Subjects covered include history, government, finance, the arts and industry.
Also included are brief biographies of famous Kansans, a mileage chart, a historical timeline and a calendar of annual festivals and events. For ease of use, an index is provided and each chapter is outlined by a table of contents. The book is also fun to browse through and would be an excellent choice for light reading before falling asleep. Speakers include Dr. Ronald McCoy, Emporia State University, who will describe the Spanish-Indian encounter, the changes that occurred in both groups as a result of the encounter, and Coronado's vision of Quivira as an ongoing theme in the region's history. Other discussions will deal with the impact of the introduction of or reintroduction of the horse on the Plains Indian Culture and the contrasting religious beliefs of the conquistidor and the Native American.