Description: "In "Indigenous Missourians: Ancient Societies to the Present," historian Greg Olson argues that the history of Indigenous people in present-day Missouri is far more nuanced, complex, and vibrant than the often-told tragic stories of conflict with white settlers and forced Indian removal would lead us to believe. In this path-breaking narrative, Olson presents the Show Me State's Indigenous past as one spanning twelve millennia of Native presence, resilience, and evolution"--
Review Quotes: "Indigenous Missourians covers the remarkable history of Missouri. Starting 12,000 years ago and moving to the present, it pulls together numerous resources and is easy to read. From the first people living in what is now Missouri, through European contact, treaties, wars, and up to today, this book covers it all. Indigenous Missourians has been needed for a long time and is a valuable resource for Indigenous people, Missourians, historians, and those that love U.S. history and world events."--Candace Sall, Director of the Museum of Anthropology, University of Missouri, Columbia