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Dictionary of Missouri Biography (Volume 1) by Lawrence O. Christensen; William E. Foley; Gary R. Kremer; Kenneth H. Winn is a history book available to read on EtoBox.

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In the making for almost a decade, the Dictionary of Missouri Biography is the most important reference work on Missouri biography to be published in the last half century. Written by nearly three hundred talented authors from around the country and edited by four of the leading authorities on Missouri history, this monumental work contains biographies of more than seven hundred individuals who have in some way made a contribution to the course of state and national history. Covering all periods as well as all regions of the state, this remarkable volume illustrates the state's cultural, racial, and ethnic diversity. Although the men and women chosen for inclusion in this book came from many walks of life, all of them were either born in Missouri or through their lives touched the state in a significant way. Many of the people will be instantly recognizable, but others will be less well known. Each of them, however, achieved notoriety in some area of activitypolitics, business, agriculture, the arts, entertainment, sports, education, military service, diplomacy, social reform, civic improvements, science, or religion. Providing information on and insight into the lives, careers,

Who reads Dictionary of Missouri Biography (Volume 1)?

Author

Lawrence O. Christensen; William E. Foley; Gary R. Kremer; Kenneth H. Winn

Publisher

University of Missouri Press

Published

1999

Language

EN

ISBN

9780826212221

Category

history

Subjects

Historical Fiction, Memoir, History

Rating

4.6 / 5 (5 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14