George Caleb Bingham: Missouri’s Famed Painter and Forgotten Politician by Paul C. Nagel, Book 1 in the Missouri Heritage Readers series, explores the remarkable dual legacy of a nineteenth-century American artist and statesman. The e-book traces Bingham’s rise to fame as a painter celebrated for his vivid depictions of frontier life along the Missouri River, highlighting his influence on American art.

Nagel also examines Bingham’s lesser-known political career, detailing his service and ambitions in Missouri’s turbulent political landscape. Through engaging narrative and historical insight, the book reveals the enduring impact of Bingham’s artistic vision and his complex role in state and national history.