Böcker av John C. Fisher

At the beginning of the twentieth century, swamps hosting immense timber resources covered much of Missouri's Bootheel. With drainage, farms replaced cut-over land and mid-western farmers moved to southeast Missouri. The book chronicles the development of this unique region in the context of its geology, history, and sociology.

Describes the development of rations used by America's military from the Revolutionary War to the present, recounting challenges and opportunities faced by war planners in obtaining and transporting food to soldiers, sailors, and marines. It discusses ration research and development, the evolution of food personnel training, and the various methods of food storage, preparation, and distribution.

Symbols have always had important roles, and each US state has developed its own seals, flags and emblems, but how did they come to be chosen? John C. Fisher provides an answer to this question for Missourians with a handy reference on the various official symbols of state.