Historic Oklahoma: An Illustrated History - Hardcover

Paul F Lambert; Kenny A. Franks; Paul F. Lambert; Gini Moore Campbell

9781893619043: Historic Oklahoma: An Illustrated History

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ISBN 10: 1893619044 ISBN 13: 9781893619043

Publisher: Historical Publishing Network, 2000

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Book by Lambert, Paul F, Franks, Kenny A., Lambert, Paul F., Campbell, Gini Moore

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As a state, Oklahoma is young. Admitted to the Union in 1907, Oklahoma statehood predates only four other states--New Mexico, Arizona, Alaska, and Hawaii. But the land that would become Oklahoma is old, and the area has a venerable history and pre-history that is rich in fascinating people and dramatic events.

Historic Oklahoma examines the geology and pre-historic animals and people that occupied the region. Later the area was caught up in the struggle for empire between England, France, and Spain, while vast herds of bison and various tribes of Native Americans roamed across the land. With the Louisiana Purchase of 1803, the region became part of the United States, and a great drama of exploration, forced settlement of numerous Indian tribes, the establishment of the Indian Nations and Oklahoma Territory, a Civil War, the range cattle industry, land runs and land lotteries, coal mining, railroad building, oil and gas exploration, and statehood movements took place.

Throughout the 20th century, Oklahoma's history has been no less dramatic. Drawing on a deep well of pride, optimism and determination, Oklahomans have overcome both natural and man- made disasters, rebounding in each instance to build a better state and quality of life. The people of Oklahoma have been prepared well by their heritage, if they choose to study and preserve it, to meet the challenges of the new millennium.

About the Author:

BOB BURKE has written more historical non-fiction books (116) than anyone else in history. He was born in Broken Bow, Oklahoma, and graduated with a journalism degree from the University of Oklahoma and a law degree from Oklahoma City University. He was director of what is now the Department of Commerce in the administration of Governor David Boren and managed Boren's first campaign for the U.S. Senate in 1978. Burke is the father of Robert, Amy, and Cody, stepfather of Natalie, Lauren, and Calli, and grandfather of Nathan, Jon, Ridge, Fallon, Greyson, Mia, and Emerson. He and his wife, Chimene, live in Oklahoma City where he practices law and writes books. Burke is a member of the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, the Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame, and the Oklahoma Historians Hall of Fame.

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