Taming the Sooner State
Author | : R. D. Morgan |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 216 |
Release | : 2007-06-30 |
ISBN-10 | : 1581071396 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781581071399 |
Rating | : 4/5 (96 Downloads) |
Download or read book Taming the Sooner State written by R. D. Morgan and published by . This book was released on 2007-06-30 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Oklahoma is a state rich in lawmen and outlaw history, truly the last bastion of the "Old West." The state has a tradition of banditry dating back to the time of the Indian Territory. The following account presents a collection of rare photographs, biographical sketches, and true stories offered in chronological order dealing with the epic battle between the forces of law and order and wrongdoers taking place in a geographic area encompassing the modern state of Oklahoma. This narrative, which represents nearly ten years of research, is presented in two-part form within a single volume. Part I covers the period of 1875-1919, chronicling events taken from the Indian and Oklahoma Territories to statehood and beyond, while Part II covers the period 1920-1941. This work does not represent an attempt to tell a complete history of lawmen and outlaws in Oklahoma. It is merely offered as a series of prime examples of the genre.