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Matthews:
The Historic Adventures of a Pioneer Family is the first full-length
biography of the Matthews family in Southeast Missouri, which brings to life the individuals whose ambitions and
perseverance have made an indelible mark on the region.
Spanning more than two hundred
years and eight generations, the story of the Matthews family is an
account of the birth of a nation, the settlement of the Louisiana
Territory, and the subsequent growth and development of Southeast
Missouri. Described in detail are events that have taken place in the
lives of Matthews family members, capturing their personalities, their
public achievements, and their private tragedies.
At the heart of the story is
C.D. Matthews. Born a poor farm boy in the 1840s, he risked his life
supplying corn and wheat to the South during the Civil War and went on
to amass a fortune in banking, lumber, railroads, and land. As his
holdings and his family grew, so did the region and nation around him,
all part of the same expanding story—the good times and bad, the wild
days, the tame, and the unforeseen.
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Matt Sanders, Southeast
Missourian:
"…already being hailed by local
scholars as an important work in documenting the history of the
region."
Pioneer America Society:
"The Matthews’ adversities, success and hard
work reflect the social and cultural evolution of a unique region of
our country. The interplay shown between family, national issues,
regional themes and the community building process makes this book
worthy of the Kniffen Award."
Gary Rust, Southeast Missourian:
"Southeast Missouri State University regent
Edward 'Ned' Matthews' book is a wonderful historical read of this
Sikeston-based family and Southeast Missouri. It's rare to find a
historical book so readable. The discipline, research and time spent
is quite an achievement. I highly recommend it."
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