02175cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000090010610000300011524500300014526400510017530000470022633600260027333700260029933800360032550000310036150800290039252013280042153400450174965300480179485600430184231770UtSlPG20260610133726.0mcr n260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE4561 aMcElroy, John,d1846-192914aThe Struggle for Missouri 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2010  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2010-03-25  aProduced by David Widger  a"The Struggle for Missouri" by John McElroy is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the complex political and social dynamics of Missouri during the prelude and early stages of the American Civil War, highlighting the state's pivotal role and the internal conflict between pro-Slavery and anti-Slavery forces. It examines the push and pull of competing ideologies and the characters at the helm of these movements.  At the start of the narrative, the author establishes the historical context, discussing the strategic significance of Missouri as a battleground for the contentious issue of slavery. The opening portrays the strong ambitions of Southern leaders to extend the institution of slavery and examines Missouri's unique position, which became a focal point for the broader national conflict. The text introduces key figures like Frank P. Blair, a staunch advocate for emancipation, and Claiborne F. Jackson, a pro-Slavery politician, setting the stage for the intense political struggle that would ensue within the state. Ultimately, it explores the societal divisions and the complexities that led to a fierce civil war, providing a lens through which readers can understand the historical implications of Missouri's struggle. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aMissouri -- History -- Civil War, 1861-186540uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31770