About the Author

Christopher Alan Gordon has been the director of library and collections for the Missouri Historical Society since 2007.

Reviews

"St. Louis's core identity emerged during a time when the city's beliefs were being challenged and boundaries were being forged. Gordon weaves the stories from this turbulent time into a legacy of the city's courage and triumph. Fire, Pestilence, and Death is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and strengths of this great American city."-- "Sherry L. Smith, Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum"