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History Of Missouri In Words Of One Syllable

A simplified history of the state of Missouri, from ancient Prehistoric times to the late 19th century, written chiefly in words of one syllable. Books such as this one were popular around the turn of the 20th century as a way to help children learn to read. A book like this could also be useful for remedial readers and ESL learners as well. - Summary by mungojerry311 (4 hr 5 min)

Chapters

Chapter 01 - Louisiana Is Bought by the United States

10:44

Chapter 02 - The French Settlers

9:43

Chapter 03 - The Red Men and the Mound-builders

12:16

Chapter 04 - The First Steam-boat At St. Louis

10:46

Chapter 05 - History of Daniel Boone

25:36

Chapter 06 - The First American Settlers

10:49

Chapter 07 - Bishop Marvin

22:19

Chapter 08 - Humorous Stories

30:12

Chapter 09 - Old Superstitions

7:50

Chapter 10 - Sports of the American Settlers

11:09

Chapter 11 - Schools And Colleges

8:36

Chapter 12 - Missouri Becomes a State

5:52

Chapter 13 - Flames and Death

3:50

Chapter 14 - Joe Smith's Paradise

12:33

Chapter 15 - The Civil War

10:41

Chapter 16 - Camp Jackson

9:40

Chapter 17 - Hate and Strife

7:45

Chapter 18 - The Capture of the First Secession Flag

6:20

Chapter 19 - General Fremont in Missouri

12:53

Chapter 20 - Gratiot Street Prison

3:47

Chapter 21 - "Poor Sambo" is Made a Free Man

5:35

Chapter 22 - The War Wound Heals

6:39