Our family has a small cattle ranch in the sparsely populated Cimarron county ( No man's land) in Oklahoma. I wanted to get a good reference book on Oklahoma past and present. This 4th edition surpassed my expectations.
There are excellent pictures and illustrations. We see the climate, rainfall, geology,mineral deposits, oil and gas sites, description of birds, other animals of Oklahoma and various plants and crops as well as natural resources of the different regions and later counties. We see the Indian territory and Oklahoma territory. Also there is the small strip later called Cimarron, Texas and Beaver counties of Oklahoma. It was No Man's land neither a part of the Indian territory or Oklahoma territory. Texas registered as an ex " slave state" before statehood. Texas had to give the small northern strip of No Man's land to the US.
There is even a chapter describing dinosaur tracks and fossils found in the panhandle. Lists of old forts, recreational areas, lakes, rivers and more. Did you know Cimarron county has a Helium plant and that Oklahoma has the highest registered horse density in the US? Lots and lots of interesting tidbits.
The book has lots of chapters on the different Indian tribes and culture. We see the "Trail of Tears" and the many tribes dumped into the Indian territory. Also some of the black history in scattered parts of Oklahoma. There are lots of references to various sports legions that grew up in Oklahoma including my heroes Mickey Mantle and Johnnie Bench. Also lots of Hollywood actors and singers that grew up in Oklahoma.
This book has so much for all interests. Someone should find something that interests them. For me there was too much to take into one sitting. Lots and lots of information with the different essays, wonderful pictures and diagrams. Some history of the pre Oklahoma and Indian territory. Early 10,000 year old ancient peoples, pre Indian people, Indian tribes and their culture, Spanish and French explorers that entered the region. Remarkable history told.
A remarkable and wonderful detailed historical atlas of Oklahoma for our family library. This is a family keepsake for any interested in Oklahoma. 5 stars PLUS!
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