Dictionary of Missouri Biography

4to-over 9?"-12" tall. Near-new condition. Over-sized and heavy hardback. NO remainder marks or price clippings. Tight spine, bright pages. 832 pages. NO writing, marks or tea [more]

4to-over 9?"-12" tall. Near-new condition. Over-sized and heavy hardback. NO remainder marks or price clippings. Tight spine, bright pages. 832 pages. NO writing, marks or tears inside book. 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 activity?politics, 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, personalities, and eras of all of the subjects, the book clearly presents the achievements of the featured individuals, as well as the richness of the state's heritage. Brief bibliographies after each entry direct the reader toward further research on a given subject. Written in an easy-to-read and accessible style, the Dictionary of Missouri Biography will be an indispensable reference. Scholars, researchers, and the general reader will turn to this guide repeatedly to discover useful and reliable information about noteworthy Missourians. Every library, every school, every historian, and every Missouri family will want this important new work.[less]

Standard- Used book, in good condition No supplements Normal wear to cover and spine Page markings Inventory sticker present Satisfaction guaranteed! - Listed May 20 [more]

Standard- Used book, in good condition No supplements Normal wear to cover and spine Page markings Inventory sticker present Satisfaction guaranteed! - Listed May 2013[less]