This biography of Pierre Laclede Liguest, the founder of St. Louis, provides insights into the life and character of this remarkable man who played such an important role in the early history of Missouri. Written by the Merchants-Laclede National Bank of St. Louis and Walter Barlow Stevens, it recounts not only his establishment of the thriving city of St. Louis, but also his fascinating personal life and relationships.

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