History Of Missouri In Words Of One Syllable


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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 Read by Mark Dykshoorn
Chapter 02 - The French Settlers 9:43 Read by Cbteddy
Chapter 03 - The Red Men and the Mound-builders 12:16 Read by Cbteddy
Chapter 04 - The First Steam-boat At St. Louis 10:46 Read by Cbteddy
Chapter 05 - History of Daniel Boone 25:36 Read by Cbteddy
Chapter 06 - The First American Settlers 10:49 Read by Jack Hiller
Chapter 07 - Bishop Marvin 22:19 Read by Gloria Loughry
Chapter 08 - Humorous Stories 30:12 Read by Christine Rottger
Chapter 09 - Old Superstitions 7:50 Read by Agnes Robert Behr
Chapter 10 - Sports of the American Settlers 11:09 Read by Gloria Loughry
Chapter 11 - Schools And Colleges 8:36 Read by Greenbean
Chapter 12 - Missouri Becomes a State 5:52 Read by Greenbean
Chapter 13 - Flames and Death 3:50 Read by Larry Wilson
Chapter 14 - Joe Smith's Paradise 12:33 Read by Cbteddy
Chapter 15 - The Civil War 10:41 Read by Linda Johnson
Chapter 16 - Camp Jackson 9:40 Read by Linda Johnson
Chapter 17 - Hate and Strife 7:45 Read by Linda Johnson
Chapter 18 - The Capture of the First Secession Flag 6:20 Read by Linda Johnson
Chapter 19 - General Fremont in Missouri 12:53 Read by Linda Johnson
Chapter 20 - Gratiot Street Prison 3:47 Read by RobertFata
Chapter 21 - "Poor Sambo" is Made a Free Man 5:35 Read by Greenbean
Chapter 22 - The War Wound Heals 6:39 Read by Greenbean