"In the 1870's Robert Rose spent much of his time riding about the countryside, interviewing as many people as possible, particularly the old timers...persuaded William S. Bryan...to edit, rewrite and publish his findings in a book." -Teche New, June 6, 1984"An early history, written about pioneer days...deals liberally with Daniel Boone, ...celebrated Indian Chief Black Hawk...early days in Missouri...sketches the early history of more than 800 families in the coun...