History Brief: Oklahoma History: A Condensed History of the Sooner State (History Briefs) - Softcover

Henderson, Jake

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1530993822 ISBN 13: 9781530993826

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2016

Synopsis

Reading Through History is pleased to present “History Brief: Oklahoma History”. This short volume is loaded with information relating to the major figures and events in Oklahoma History from the earliest days of exploration, all the way into the space age. Topics include, but are not limited to, the Five Civilized Tribes, the Trail of Tears, the Civil War in Indian Territory, the land run, the Green Corn Rebellion, the Tulsa Race Riot, the Dust Bowl, oil booms and busts, and the Oklahoma City Bombing. There is also a focus on major figures of Oklahoma’s past such as Sequoyah, John Ross, Elias Boudinot, Stand Watie, Jim Thorpe, Frank Phillips, “Alfalfa” Bill Murray, Will Rogers, Wiley Post, Woody Guthrie, and many, many more. Anyone interested in learning more about this great state will find something to hold their interest. This book would be a great resource for any student needing help with Oklahoma History, a teacher needing to brush up on the basic, a traveler who might be preparing to visit Oklahoma, or any fan of history just looking for a quick read.

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About the Author

Jake Henderson is a graduate of Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford, OK, where he earned a BA in History Education. He also has a Master’s Degree in History Education from SWOSU, which he earned in 2004. He has taught US History, World History, AP Government, US Government, Geography, Oklahoma History, and Psychology at the High School level for more than ten years. He currently lives and teaches in Woodward, OK.

About this edition

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1530993822
• ISBN 13: 9781530993826
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 253