A History of Missouri (V1): Volume I, 1673 to 1820

A History of Missouri #1

by William E. Foley

Including a completely revised and updated bibliography, A History of Volume I, 1673 to 1820 covers the pre-statehood history of Missouri, beginning with the arrival in 1673 of the first Europeans in the area, Louis Jolliet and Jesuit Father Jacques Marquette, and continuing through the development and growth of the region, to the final campaign for statehood in 1820. In tracing the broad outlines of Missouri's development through the formative years, the author examines the origins of Missouri's diverse heritage as the region passed under the control of French, Spanish, and American authorities.

Genres: History

264 pages, Hardcover

First published March 15, 1971

Reviews

[Joseph · Rating 3 out of 5]

A decent read. Very academic, and dull at points, but you'll be hard-pressed to find a more thorough book on Missouri's territorial history.

[Andy Williamson · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good introduction to the formation of Missouri. I look forward to reading the other volumes.