A comprehensive look into the history of Cooper County, Missouri can be found in this work, from its occupation led by Captain Sarshall Cooper, its role in the Civil War including the Battle of Boonville, agricultural and economic development, to the establishment of railroads and the progress of school districts. Including over 100 short stories relating to the county, and biographies of over 200 locals starting on page 261, this publication offers a wealth of information for anyone looking to research Cooper County or its residents. Over 300 illustrations and a full-name index add to the value of this work.
Elston Joseph Melton
(1937), , 5½x8½, paper, index, 628 pp.
ISBN: 9780788415685
101-M1568
