Bøker av William E. Foley

This reference contains biographies of more than 700 individuals who have in some way made a contribution to the course of Missouri's state and national history. Covering all time periods as well as regions of the state, it exemplifies the state's cultural, racial and ethnic diversity.

The first in a five volume series offering a comprehensive history of the state of Missouri. Volume one covers the pre-statehood history, beginning with the arrival in 1673 of the first Europeans in the area, and continues to the first campaign for statehood in 1820.