First published in 1928, A History of Missouri and Missourians is a comprehensive and authoritative textbook on the history of the state of Missouri. Written by renowned historian Floyd C. Shoemaker, this book covers the major events and trends in Missouri history, from the prehistoric era to the present day. With its engaging narrative style, insightful analysis, and wealth of primary source material, A History of Missouri and Missourians is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of the Show-Me State. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.