Anita L Roberts: 2 books

Springfield, now the third-largest city in the state, was once an area favored by Native Americans for its natural beauty, mild climate, abundant timber, and excellent hunting and fishing. Founded by John Polk Campbell in 1829, the settlement grew steadily, thanks to its civic-minded residents. Springfield�s...

In 1939, Branson was described as �the paradise of the Ozarks�the playground of America.� Originally home to the Osage, the harsh rocky terrain made homesteading difficult. The Ozarks�s wilderness became a hideout for bushwhackers following the Civil War. The masked �Bald Knobbers� developed...