History Of Oklahoma And Indian Territory And Homeseekers' Guide

J. L. AND ELLEN PUCKETT

Publication: Chieftain Publishing Company, 1906, Vinita, Oklahoma

First edition. Pictorial wrappers, 149 pp. Index. Illustrations. The author's personal reminiscences of 25 years as a cowboy, squaw man, and early settler. Indian captives, outlaws, range days, the Dick Glass Gang, Quanah Parker, Custer at the Washita, scouts Ora A. Woodman & Wash Robinson, John Segar, etc. Includes an account of a Cheyenne witness to the Battle of the Washita and an account of the death of Major Elliott and his detachment. Some very slight wear to spine ends, else an exceptionally nice copy of a scarce and important account of the early history of the Indian Territory and Oklahoma. Very good-near fine condition. Protected in a beautiful clamshell case with leather spine, raised bands, and title, author, and year of publication in gilt. "Compliments of Emmet Starr" is neatly inscribed in pencil along top edge of front wrapper. Starr was a doctor residing in Oklahoma who quit his medical practice to devote his time to his work as a genealogist and historian for the Cherokee Nation.

Inventory Number: 52964