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Title: Secret Kansas: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure
Author: Roxie Yonkey
Size: 6 x 9
Binding: Softcover
Pages: 192
ISBN: 9781681064376
Price: $27.00
Among Kansas’s many wheat fields lie secrets and hidden stories of heroes and villains that even a fiction author could never devise. It wasn’t just Dorothy Gale of the Wizard of Oz who roamed The Wheat State. Secret Kansas: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure will introduce you to a true cast of characters along with the little-known history of their inventions, deeds, and fame.
Learn about the first indigenous woman to argue before the Supreme Court to save her ancestors’ graves from greedy developers. Discover how Frank Bellamy from Cherryvale wrote the Pledge of Allegiance, only to lose his claim to its authorship. Inventions abound in Kansas history such as Mentholatum which had a small role in ending World War II. From Capt. Emil Kapaun who is headed for sainthood to the fraudulent Goat Gland Doctor whose tonics started many entertainers’ careers, there’s no shortage of fascinating anecdotes to choose from. Add to that the countless examples of courageous captains, game-changing women, along with a few ne’er-do-wells whose biographies are chronicled here.
Longtime Kansan Roxie Yonkey will unearth the hidden roads and secret passages to unearth the state’s buried treasures. Visitors and lifelong residents alike will find a surprise on every page.
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What books are Wichitans reading and listening to – KSN.com
Ever wonder if the books you like are the same ones others are reading? The Wichita Public Library shared its list of the 10 most borrowed books of 2023. The list covers fiction, nonfiction, children, and electronic and audiobooks. 7. (tie)
Check it out: Wichita’s most popular library books for 2023 – KCUR
Print Nonfiction 7. (tie) Secret Kansas: a Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure by Roxie Yonkey (90 checkouts); The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny, and Murder by David Grann (90 checkouts)
Travel writer featuring Great Bend, area history in new book – Great Bend Post
Condensing Kansas history into a few words can be tricky. Travel writer Roxie Yonkey, with 30 years of experience writing about Kansas, is up for the task. For her latest book, Historic Kansas Roadsides, she's focusing on the history of
Book Signing – The Beloit Call
Author Roxie Yonkey will be completing a book signing from 8:30 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7, at the Wakonda Visitor and Education Center, 2131 180th Rd. at the Glen Elder State Park before the start of the 8th
Now That’s Rural: Roxie Yonkey, Secret Kansas – Salina Post
Can I tell you a secret? How about 84 of them? That sounds like a lot. In this case, I’m referring to a new book that intentionally shares such little known stories. The book is titled Secret Kansas. It is chock-full
Local author releases guide to Kansas’ hidden gems – The University Daily Kansan
Author Roxie Yonkey was born with a pen in her hand and a passion for Kansas travel. Her newest book, Secret Kansas: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure focuses on the hidden stories of the sunflower state.
‘Secret Kansas’ author to visit Winfield Public Library – Courier Traveler
Author Roxie Yonkey wants to help people discover Secret Kansas, a state filled with secrets and hidden stories of heroes and villains.
Best-selling author to discuss book at Chanute, Erie libraries – The Chanute Tribune
Roxie Yonkey, a best-selling author, will discuss her newest book Secret Kansas: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure at libraries in Chanute and Erie on Monday, June 26.
Best-selling author to speak in Crawford County – Explore Crawford County
Roxie Yonkey, a best-selling author, will discuss her newest book Secret Kansas: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure, in Franklin June 23 and in Pittsburg June 24.
Local author releases guide to Kansas’ hidden gems – The University Daily Kansan
Author Roxie Yonkey was born with a pen in her hand and a passion for Kansas travel. Her newest book, Secret Kansas: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure focuses on the hidden stories of the sunflower state. Yonkey said
Best-selling author to speak in Crawford County – The Morning Sun
Best-selling author Roxie Yonkey will discuss her newest book Secret Kansas: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure, in Franklin and in Pittsburg.
Yonkey Book Signing This Saturday in Coolidge – The Syracuse Journal
Roxie Yonkey, former Syracuse Journal editor and best-selling author, will discuss her newest book Secret Kansas: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure, from 5 to 7 PM, Saturday, May 13, at the Coolidge City Hall, Elm and Wheeler.
Kansas author to visit DBPL – JC Post
The Dorothy Bramlage Public Library will welcome author Roxie Yonkey to the library on Tuesday, May 23 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. in the library meeting room. She will meet and greet members of the public, sign copies of her book, Secret
Best-selling author to speak in Cottonwood Falls May 2 – The Emporia Gazette
Roxie Yonkey, a best-selling author, will discuss her newest book Secret Kansas: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure, at Cottonwood Falls, HeBrews, 313 Broadway, Tuesday, May 2 from 4-6 p.m. Patrons may buy a copy to read along
Lyon county history invites Roxie Yonkey to present her book “Secret Kansas” – The Bulletin
History buff Roxie Yonkey will be signing copies of her book Secret Kansas: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure at 1 p.m. on May 1 at the Lyon County History Center. “The more you unwrap of Kansas,” Yonkey said.
Newstalk: Author Roxie Yonkey – KWCH
She has written 100 Things to Do in Kansas Before You Die and most recently, Secret Kansas: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure.
From well-known to obscure, new book shares history, guide to Kansas people & sites – The Wichita Eagle
From a near-saint to pioneer serial killers, the stories of several Kansans are among those told in the recently released Secret Kansas: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure.
New book about Kansas explores fun places to go – The Hutchinson News
There are some facts about the Sunflower State many people don't know. Although the author of the newly released book, Secret Kansas: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure, lives in Goodland, she has traveled throughout the state finding out
“Secret Kansas: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure” – Living Well
In the numerous wheat fields of Kansas are secrets and untold tales of heroes and villains that no fiction writer could have imagined. Author, Roxie Yonkey, reveals all the secrets to Kansas in her latest book, Secret Kansas: A Guide
Author to speak in Newton April 28 – The Newton Kansan
Roxie Yonkey, a best-selling author, will discuss her newest book Secret Kansas: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 28 at the Warkentin House, 211 E. First Street “Bernhard Warkentin Jr. turned Kansas
Author’s new book reveals ‘Secret Kansas’ – The Morning Sun
Roxie Yonkey has released her third book about the Midwest. In Secret Kansas: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful and Obscure, Yonkey looks at some historical events in Kansas.
Kansas author coming to Newton to talk about the obscure – Harvey County Now
Kansas-based writer Roxie Yonkey’s new guidebook will take readers on a variety of journeys through the states’ secrets and hidden stories.
Book Event Planned at Salina Car Museum – KSAL.com
An author who is going out on tour in support of her new book chronicling obscure things in Kansas is planning a stop in Salina. According to Reedy Press, Kansas author Roxie Yonkey has penned the new guidebook, Secret Kansas: A
Best-selling author to speak in Hays in mid-April – The Hays Daily-News
Submitted Roxie Yonkey, a best-selling author, will discuss her newest book Secret Kansas: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure, at two Hays venues: the Hays Public Library, 1205 Main St., from 3-5 p.m. Friday, April 14, and at
Fr. Kapaun included in new book about sites and people of Kansas – The Catholic Advance
A story about Fr. Emil Kapaun opens a guidebook of Kansas by travel blogger Roxie Yonkey, a resident of Goodland, Kansas.
Best-selling author to speak in Hays in mid-April – Great Bend Post
Roxie Yonkey, a best-selling author, will discuss her newest book, Secret Kansas: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure, at two Hays venues: the Hays Public Library, 1205 Main, from 3-5 p.m. Friday, April 14, and at The Paisley
Best-selling author to speak in Hays in mid-April – Hays Post
Roxie Yonkey, a best-selling author, will discuss her newest book, Secret Kansas: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure, at two Hays venues: the Hays Public Library, 1205 Main, from 3-5 p.m. Friday, April 14, and at The Paisley
