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Before Lewis and ClarkEntry/Object ID
L9999.999.1246Secondary Title
The Story of the chouteaus, the French Dynasty That Ruled America's FrontierDescription
Before Lewis and Clark is a history of the Chouteaus who had a three generation dynasty in St. Louis and the fur trade on the lower Missouri River. The Chouteaus were land speculators, financiers, Indian agents in addition to fur traders. Later they were involved in steamboating. Politics in the Louisiana Territory before and after Lewis and Clark is described.
Christian researched original manuscripts which were in several languages to write this extremely well researched book. Footnotes are extensive.
Joseph Robidoux is quoted with a new light on his character than is usually presented in St. Joseph history books.
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Chouteau Family of St. Louis, Fur Trading on the lower Missouri, Robidoux, Joseph, 19th Century America, Missouri River Fur Trade, Indians, Fur Trading, Indian Interaction, Chouteau FamilyBook Details
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Christian, ShirleyPlace Published
City
New York CityState/Province
New YorkDate Published
2004Call No.
Western CHISBN
0-374-11005-0LCCN
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ExcellentRelationships
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ChouteauPerson or Organization
RobidouxPerson or Organization
Robidoux, Joseph