Historical novel about the early life of Mary Wilson Wallace (1720-1830), who was called "Ocean-Born Mary" because legend had it that her mother gave birth to her on a ship that had just been boarded by pirates, who spared the lives of all aboard if the child was named Mary.

    After six decades and more, its pages still provide a wealth of reliable historic, geographic, and cultural information on Kansas, as well as some intriguing lore that many modern-day readers will find new. Not the least of its contributions is the accurate picture it gives of Kansas between the Great Depression and World War II--of its industrial, agricultural, and natural resources.The book is divided into three sections: seventeen topical essays covering subjects such as Indians, folklore, religion, and architecture; touring information of the eighteen largest Kansas cities and towns; and twelve automobile tours spanning Kansas and border states. Included are eighty photographs, four maps, and an essay on the contemporary scene by William Allen White.