Missouri: The Heart of the Nation

by William E. Parrish

The history of Missouri is rich and varied. The state stands at the crossroads of America in 'the Heart of the Nation'. It has played a pivotal role in much of the nation's history, most particularly in the development of the American West. The writers have been concerned to present the story of the interaction of political, economic, and social activity. From earliest times to the present, the history of the state has been a story of people and their attempts to relate to their environment and changing circumstances. The writers hope that they have captured herein the full impact of those people and the forces that have shaped Missouri into the state it is today. Includes many illustrations.

Genres: History

423 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1992

Reviews

[Grace Huffman · Rating 2 out of 5]

Read a different Missouri history book. This one has no bibliography and is blatantly white male centric with horrible organization.

[Annabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dr. Parrish and Dr. Jones were professors of mine at William Woods College and Westminster Colege, both in Fulton, Missouri. It is an excellent one-volume history of the Show Me State. One point however: In the original 1980 edition and the second edition published in 1992, 1972 Missouri attorney general candidate James Spain is identified as being from Salem; Spain lived in Bloomfield at the time and currently lives in Poplar Bluff.

[Chad · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great book on basic Missouri history. Missouri is so rich in history and this book mentions so many people and places in the state that it had me wanting more.