The Genesis of Missouri: From Wilderness Outpost to StatehoodUniversity of Missouri Press, 1989 - 367 páginas When Missiouri became the twenty-fourth state in the Union in 1821, it was already heir to a rich and varied historical legacy. From 1673 until the Louisiana Purchase, Europeans of different nationalities, assisted by the Africans they brought with them, competed alternately with Indians and among themselves for control of the land. But while land and resources were the target of the struggle, the region's cultural identity was being determined by the mingling and clashing of diverse cultures -- Indian, French, African, Spanish, and Anglo-American. The story of the blending of those diverse cultures in a land rich in resources and beauty is an extraordinary tale. Especially appealing to many readers will be the attention Foley gives to common Missourians, to the status of women and Blacks, and to Indian-White relations. In this account, the pioneer hunters, trappers, and traders who roamed the Ozark hills and the boatmen who traded on the Missouri and Mississippi rivers take their places beside the small coterie of prominent St. Louisans whose wealth and influence enabled them to dominate the region politically and economically. - Back cover. |
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Exploring the Wilderness | 1 |
Missouris French Foundations | 15 |
Creating a Spanish Barrier | 31 |
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Great Land Rush and the Making of the Modern World, 1650-1900 John C. Weaver Pré-visualização limitada - 2003 |
French Roots in the Illinois Country: The Mississippi Frontier in Colonial Times Carl J. Ekberg Pré-visualização limitada - 2000 |