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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.<br><br> <i>Historic Oklahoma</i> 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 the vast herds of bison and various tribes of Native Americans roamed across the land. With the Lousiana 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.<br><br> Throughout the 20th century, Oklahoma's history has been no less dramatic. Drawing on a deep well of pride, optimism, and determitnation, Oklahomans have overcome both natural and man-made dis

Who reads Historic Oklahoma : an illustrated history?

Author

Paul F. Lambert, Kenny A. Franks & Bob Burke

Publisher

Published for the Oklahoma Heritage Association [by] Historical Pub. Network; Ledge Media

Published

2000

Language

EN

ISBN

9781893619043

Category

history

Subjects

History, Humanities

Rating

5 / 5 (1 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14