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Originally published in 1941 by Duell, Sloan and Pearce, this travel and historical guide was compiled by the Federal Writers' Project (FWP) under the New Deal's Works Progress Administration (WPA). It was sponsored by the Missouri State Highway Department to showcase the state's cultural heritage, geography, city histories, and scenic driving tours.
- Historical Deep Dive: It documents early Missouri history, including folklore, local geology, industry, and the diverse cultures that settled the region.
- Scenic Tours: A major part of the book outlines detailed driving routes through towns, farmlands, and the Ozarks, serving as a comprehensive snapshot of mid-century Americana.
Collector Value: Original printings of WPA guides often came with a large, folded state map tucked into a back cover pocket. Complete copies with the original dust jacket or intact maps are highly collectible among historians and vintage book enthusiasts.
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Condition- vintage, see photos.
