St. Louis Sutler (storekeeper) in 1812

Presented by Jon Parkin.   The discussion of the War of 1812 is from the perspective of a St. Louis merchant, how this merchant was able to initially acquire trade goods and develop a trading business with the public and the military during this period of unrest.  Methods and trials of maintaining inventory became a major part of the enterprise.  Mr. Parkin teaches World History at Edwardsville High School and Geography courses for Lewis and Clark Community College.  He participates in War of 1812 re-enactments, conducts research on historical subjects, and tutors Burmese refugees.