Author: David Dary
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780970639448
Category : Daily Oklahoman (Oklahoma City, Okla. : 1985)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This is the story of the first one hundred years of the Oklahoma Publishing Co. and the Gaylord family.
A History of the State of Oklahoma
Author: Luther B. Hill
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Oklahoma
Languages : en
Pages : 694
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Oklahoma
Languages : en
Pages : 694
Book Description
Boom Town
Author: Sam Anderson
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0804137323
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 455
Book Description
A brilliant, kaleidoscopic narrative of Oklahoma City—a great American story of civics, basketball, and destiny, from award-winning journalist Sam Anderson NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The New York Times Book Review • NPR • Chicago Tribune • San Francisco Chronicle • The Economist • Deadspin Oklahoma City was born from chaos. It was founded in a bizarre but momentous “Land Run” in 1889, when thousands of people lined up along the borders of Oklahoma Territory and rushed in at noon to stake their claims. Since then, it has been a city torn between the wild energy that drives its outsized ambitions, and the forces of order that seek sustainable progress. Nowhere was this dynamic better realized than in the drama of the Oklahoma City Thunder basketball team’s 2012-13 season, when the Thunder’s brilliant general manager, Sam Presti, ignited a firestorm by trading future superstar James Harden just days before the first game. Presti’s all-in gamble on “the Process”—the patient, methodical management style that dictated the trade as the team’s best hope for long-term greatness—kicked off a pivotal year in the city’s history, one that would include pitched battles over urban planning, a series of cataclysmic tornadoes, and the frenzied hope that an NBA championship might finally deliver the glory of which the city had always dreamed. Boom Town announces the arrival of an exciting literary voice. Sam Anderson, former book critic for New York magazine and now a staff writer at the New York Times magazine, unfolds an idiosyncratic mix of American history, sports reporting, urban studies, gonzo memoir, and much more to tell the strange but compelling story of an American city whose unique mix of geography and history make it a fascinating microcosm of the democratic experiment. Filled with characters ranging from NBA superstars Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook; to Flaming Lips oddball frontman Wayne Coyne; to legendary Great Plains meteorologist Gary England; to Stanley Draper, Oklahoma City's would-be Robert Moses; to civil rights activist Clara Luper; to the citizens and public servants who survived the notorious 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah federal building, Boom Town offers a remarkable look at the urban tapestry woven from control and chaos, sports and civics.
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0804137323
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 455
Book Description
A brilliant, kaleidoscopic narrative of Oklahoma City—a great American story of civics, basketball, and destiny, from award-winning journalist Sam Anderson NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The New York Times Book Review • NPR • Chicago Tribune • San Francisco Chronicle • The Economist • Deadspin Oklahoma City was born from chaos. It was founded in a bizarre but momentous “Land Run” in 1889, when thousands of people lined up along the borders of Oklahoma Territory and rushed in at noon to stake their claims. Since then, it has been a city torn between the wild energy that drives its outsized ambitions, and the forces of order that seek sustainable progress. Nowhere was this dynamic better realized than in the drama of the Oklahoma City Thunder basketball team’s 2012-13 season, when the Thunder’s brilliant general manager, Sam Presti, ignited a firestorm by trading future superstar James Harden just days before the first game. Presti’s all-in gamble on “the Process”—the patient, methodical management style that dictated the trade as the team’s best hope for long-term greatness—kicked off a pivotal year in the city’s history, one that would include pitched battles over urban planning, a series of cataclysmic tornadoes, and the frenzied hope that an NBA championship might finally deliver the glory of which the city had always dreamed. Boom Town announces the arrival of an exciting literary voice. Sam Anderson, former book critic for New York magazine and now a staff writer at the New York Times magazine, unfolds an idiosyncratic mix of American history, sports reporting, urban studies, gonzo memoir, and much more to tell the strange but compelling story of an American city whose unique mix of geography and history make it a fascinating microcosm of the democratic experiment. Filled with characters ranging from NBA superstars Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook; to Flaming Lips oddball frontman Wayne Coyne; to legendary Great Plains meteorologist Gary England; to Stanley Draper, Oklahoma City's would-be Robert Moses; to civil rights activist Clara Luper; to the citizens and public servants who survived the notorious 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah federal building, Boom Town offers a remarkable look at the urban tapestry woven from control and chaos, sports and civics.
Regeneration Through Violence
Author: Richard Slotkin
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504090357
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 817
Book Description
National Book Award Finalist: A study of national myths, lore, and identity that “will interest all those concerned with American cultural history” (American Political Science Review). Winner of the American Historical Association’s Albert J. Beveridge Award for Best Book in American History In Regeneration Through Violence, the first of his trilogy on the mythology of the American West, historian and cultural critic Richard Slotkin demonstrates how the attitudes and traditions that shape American culture evolved from the social and psychological anxieties of European settlers struggling in a strange new world to claim the land and displace Native Americans. Using the popular literature of the seventeenth, eighteenth, and early nineteenth centuries—including captivity narratives, the Daniel Boone tales, and the writings of Hawthorne, Thoreau, and Melville—Slotkin traces the full development of this myth. “Deserves the careful attention of everyone concerned with the history of American culture or literature. ”—Comparative Literature “Slotkin’s large aim is to understand what kind of national myths emerged from the American frontier experience. . . . [He] discusses at length the newcomers’ search for an understanding of their first years in the New World [and] emphasizes the myths that arose from the experiences of whites with Indians and with the land.” —Western American Literature
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504090357
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 817
Book Description
National Book Award Finalist: A study of national myths, lore, and identity that “will interest all those concerned with American cultural history” (American Political Science Review). Winner of the American Historical Association’s Albert J. Beveridge Award for Best Book in American History In Regeneration Through Violence, the first of his trilogy on the mythology of the American West, historian and cultural critic Richard Slotkin demonstrates how the attitudes and traditions that shape American culture evolved from the social and psychological anxieties of European settlers struggling in a strange new world to claim the land and displace Native Americans. Using the popular literature of the seventeenth, eighteenth, and early nineteenth centuries—including captivity narratives, the Daniel Boone tales, and the writings of Hawthorne, Thoreau, and Melville—Slotkin traces the full development of this myth. “Deserves the careful attention of everyone concerned with the history of American culture or literature. ”—Comparative Literature “Slotkin’s large aim is to understand what kind of national myths emerged from the American frontier experience. . . . [He] discusses at length the newcomers’ search for an understanding of their first years in the New World [and] emphasizes the myths that arose from the experiences of whites with Indians and with the land.” —Western American Literature
The Oklahoma Publishing Company's First Century
Author: David Dary
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780970639448
Category : Daily Oklahoman (Oklahoma City, Okla. : 1985)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This is the story of the first one hundred years of the Oklahoma Publishing Co. and the Gaylord family.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780970639448
Category : Daily Oklahoman (Oklahoma City, Okla. : 1985)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This is the story of the first one hundred years of the Oklahoma Publishing Co. and the Gaylord family.
The Cherokee Nation and Tahlequah
Author: Deborah L. Duvall
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738502892
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
The Cherokee Nation, world-famous for its turbulent and colorful past, is home to the second-largest American Indian tribe in the United States. This fascinating visual history spans 14 counties of northeast Oklahoma, from the Arkansas River to the Kansas border, and features the capital, Tahlequah. The U.S. government's harsh treatment of the Cherokees culminating in the notorious "Trail of Tears" is documented here. In Indian Territory, the Cherokees quickly established systems of democratic government, education, and communication. Many lived in the same manner as their white counterparts of the time, as wealthy plantation owners and ranchers. They were completely literate in their own written language, printing newspapers, magazines, and books. Devastation struck as the Civil War split the Cherokees into factions, dividing families and neighbors and destroying communities and homes. Again, the resilient Cherokees rebuilt their nation, enjoying growth and renewed prosperity until land allotment and statehood stripped away their self-governance. The progressive, accomplished character of the Cherokees is evidenced by the pictures and stories in this book. Here you will meet the leaders who helped rebuild the great Cherokee Nation, legendary figures like Sequoyah and Will Rogers, and the patriots and artisans who have kept the tribe's culture and tradition alive throughout history.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738502892
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
The Cherokee Nation, world-famous for its turbulent and colorful past, is home to the second-largest American Indian tribe in the United States. This fascinating visual history spans 14 counties of northeast Oklahoma, from the Arkansas River to the Kansas border, and features the capital, Tahlequah. The U.S. government's harsh treatment of the Cherokees culminating in the notorious "Trail of Tears" is documented here. In Indian Territory, the Cherokees quickly established systems of democratic government, education, and communication. Many lived in the same manner as their white counterparts of the time, as wealthy plantation owners and ranchers. They were completely literate in their own written language, printing newspapers, magazines, and books. Devastation struck as the Civil War split the Cherokees into factions, dividing families and neighbors and destroying communities and homes. Again, the resilient Cherokees rebuilt their nation, enjoying growth and renewed prosperity until land allotment and statehood stripped away their self-governance. The progressive, accomplished character of the Cherokees is evidenced by the pictures and stories in this book. Here you will meet the leaders who helped rebuild the great Cherokee Nation, legendary figures like Sequoyah and Will Rogers, and the patriots and artisans who have kept the tribe's culture and tradition alive throughout history.
Oklahoma City
Author: Terry L. Griffith
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738502090
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Located along the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad, at a stop known as Oklahoma Station, Oklahoma City was born on April 22, 1889, at 12 noon. By 6:00 p.m., she had a population of around 10,000 citizens. As with any birth, there were many firsts in the newly opened territory, and many of these landmark events have been captured and preserved in historic photographs. With images culled from the archives of the author‚'s own vast personal collection as well as the Oklahoma Historical Society and other collections, the stories of prosperity and development of the area‚'s first settlers are told through Statehood. In light of this perseverance, it is no wonder that Theodore Roosevelt announced, ‚"Men and Women of Oklahoma. I was never in your country until last night, but I feel at home here. I am blood of your blood, and bone of your bone, and I am bound to some of you, and to your sons, by the strongest ties that can bind one man to another.‚"
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738502090
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Located along the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad, at a stop known as Oklahoma Station, Oklahoma City was born on April 22, 1889, at 12 noon. By 6:00 p.m., she had a population of around 10,000 citizens. As with any birth, there were many firsts in the newly opened territory, and many of these landmark events have been captured and preserved in historic photographs. With images culled from the archives of the author‚'s own vast personal collection as well as the Oklahoma Historical Society and other collections, the stories of prosperity and development of the area‚'s first settlers are told through Statehood. In light of this perseverance, it is no wonder that Theodore Roosevelt announced, ‚"Men and Women of Oklahoma. I was never in your country until last night, but I feel at home here. I am blood of your blood, and bone of your bone, and I am bound to some of you, and to your sons, by the strongest ties that can bind one man to another.‚"
Encyclopedia Of First Amendment Set
Author: John Vile
Publisher: CQ Press
ISBN: 9780872893115
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 1464
Book Description
In the first work of its kind, this new and exciting two-volume reference comprehensively examines all the freedoms in the First Amendment, including free speech, press, assembly, petition, and religion. Encyclopedia of the First Amendment covers the political, historical, and cultural significance of the First Amendment. It provides exclusive, singular focus on what most people consider the essential elements of the Bill of Rights and the basic liberties that Americans enjoy.
Publisher: CQ Press
ISBN: 9780872893115
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 1464
Book Description
In the first work of its kind, this new and exciting two-volume reference comprehensively examines all the freedoms in the First Amendment, including free speech, press, assembly, petition, and religion. Encyclopedia of the First Amendment covers the political, historical, and cultural significance of the First Amendment. It provides exclusive, singular focus on what most people consider the essential elements of the Bill of Rights and the basic liberties that Americans enjoy.
Eat & Explore Oklahoma
Author: Christy Campbell
Publisher: Great American Publishers
ISBN: 9781934817117
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
Are you ready from some FUN? Experience The Sooner State like never before as you explore the distinct flavor of Oklahoma and discover the state's exceptional communities, beloved celebrations and remarkable destinations all within the pages of this unique cookbook. You'll discover favorite recipes straight from the kitchens of hometown cooks across the state Norman's Own Chicken Tenders, Good 'n Easy Corn Casserole, and Apple Nut Cake. Delicious Oklahoma fare such as Peach Pie Extraordinaire, Wild West Kickin' Cheese Soup, Oklahoma Po' Boy Pudding, and Mom's Chicken Salad will tempt the taste buds and guarantee raves from your friends and family. When dinner is done and everyone's ready to explore, this unique cookbook offers even more. Oklahoma's favorite events and destinations are profiled with everything you need to know to plan your trip. Rocklahoma in Pryor to Lawton's Holiday In the Park, Cimarron River Stampede Rodeo in Waynoka to Honobia's Bigfoot Fall Festival & Conference, Oklahoma offers family fun to suit every taste. Let's eat and explore Oklahoma.
Publisher: Great American Publishers
ISBN: 9781934817117
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
Are you ready from some FUN? Experience The Sooner State like never before as you explore the distinct flavor of Oklahoma and discover the state's exceptional communities, beloved celebrations and remarkable destinations all within the pages of this unique cookbook. You'll discover favorite recipes straight from the kitchens of hometown cooks across the state Norman's Own Chicken Tenders, Good 'n Easy Corn Casserole, and Apple Nut Cake. Delicious Oklahoma fare such as Peach Pie Extraordinaire, Wild West Kickin' Cheese Soup, Oklahoma Po' Boy Pudding, and Mom's Chicken Salad will tempt the taste buds and guarantee raves from your friends and family. When dinner is done and everyone's ready to explore, this unique cookbook offers even more. Oklahoma's favorite events and destinations are profiled with everything you need to know to plan your trip. Rocklahoma in Pryor to Lawton's Holiday In the Park, Cimarron River Stampede Rodeo in Waynoka to Honobia's Bigfoot Fall Festival & Conference, Oklahoma offers family fun to suit every taste. Let's eat and explore Oklahoma.
Hood Rich
Author: Crystal Perkins-Stell
Publisher: Crystell Publications
ISBN: 9780974070506
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
Hood Rich was written after doing research on over 200 lifers in Michigan's Department of Corrections. It was discovered that out of the 200, 105 started serving life sentences before their 18th birthday.
Publisher: Crystell Publications
ISBN: 9780974070506
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
Hood Rich was written after doing research on over 200 lifers in Michigan's Department of Corrections. It was discovered that out of the 200, 105 started serving life sentences before their 18th birthday.
Doodle and Peck
Author: Marla Jones
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781733346214
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Doodle Pig and Peck Rooster are late for Camelia Cow's birthday party. Each has made a special gift for their friend. But as Doodle and Peck rush to the party, disaster strikes! Their gifts for Camelia are ruined! Or are they? Their farmyard friends help them realize the mishap doesn't have to be a catastrophe. If they cooperate.At the party, Camelia loves their gift, a book of fairy tales. Encouraged, Doodle and Peck agree to collaborate on another book, "sure to be a winner."
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781733346214
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Doodle Pig and Peck Rooster are late for Camelia Cow's birthday party. Each has made a special gift for their friend. But as Doodle and Peck rush to the party, disaster strikes! Their gifts for Camelia are ruined! Or are they? Their farmyard friends help them realize the mishap doesn't have to be a catastrophe. If they cooperate.At the party, Camelia loves their gift, a book of fairy tales. Encouraged, Doodle and Peck agree to collaborate on another book, "sure to be a winner."