Way Down Yonder in the Indian Nation : Writings from America's Heartland

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Summary: LOVE LETTERS FROM THE HEARTLAND
Review: This series of stunning essays by one of the nation's foremost authors kept me spellbound from start to finish. I find myself constantly re-reading passages or whole essays. I never tire of this book.

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Summary: A state so few know
Review: When a person first moves to Oklahoma, one of the things that stands out is that, like the rest of the nation, Oklahomans don't really know where they fit into the overall picture of our country. This fact is clearly described by Michael Wallis in the beginning of this series of essays. He also describes many of the events, people, and customs that make Oklahoma what it is.

From Indian Territory to statehood, barbecue to the "cow thieves and outlaws reunion," from Route 66 to oil, the state has a breadth of history that is both large and small. But always fascinating. As a transplant himself, Wallis has tried to find what Oklahoma is, and has done a good job. This is a wonderfully informative read for both Okies and others who have no idea where Oklahoma is.

Readers who enjoy this taste of history might also enjoy some of Wallis' other books, such as Route 66: The Mother Road and Pretty Boy: The Life and Times of Charles Arthur Floyd.

Rating:
Summary: A state so few know
Review: When a person first moves to Oklahoma, one of the things that stands out is that, like the rest of the nation, Oklahomans don't really know where they fit into the overall picture of our country. This fact is clearly described by Michael Wallis in the beginning of this series of essays. He also describes many of the events, people, and customs that make Oklahoma what it is.

From Indian Territory to statehood, barbecue to the "cow thieves and outlaws reunion," from Route 66 to oil, the state has a breadth of history that is both large and small. But always fascinating. As a transplant himself, Wallis has tried to find what Oklahoma is, and has done a good job. This is a wonderfully informative read for both Okies and others who have no idea where Oklahoma is.

Readers who enjoy this taste of history might also enjoy some of Wallis' other books, such as Route 66: The Mother Road and Pretty Boy: The Life and Times of Charles Arthur Floyd.