At last, a book on Osceola's burning
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Surprisingly, a whole book has never been devoted exclusively to one of the pivotal incidents of the Civil War in western Missouri. Till now, that is. Richard F. Sunderwirth has filled the gap with "The Burning of Osceola, Missouri." It's a timely publishing event for more than one reason. Osceola's fate was of vital significance. The world piously remembers the burning of Lawrence, Kansas, but has churlishly forgotten its forerunner and direct cause. The battle cry of the burners of Lawrence was "Remember Osceola!"