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The Kimes Gang

Author : Michael Koch
Publisher : Author House
ISBN 13 : 1418471291
Total Pages : 432 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (184 download)

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Download or read book The Kimes Gang written by Michael Koch and published by Author House. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Kimes Gang is a fascinating story of youthful boys who began their outlaw ways as vagrants and thieves and graduated to bank robbery and murder. The gang's various crimes covered several southwestern states including Arkansas, Arizona, Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Texas. Political corruption all the way to the governor's office in Oklahoma is well researched and discussed. The main characters are brothers Matt and George Kimes but also include brothers Roy and Clyde Brandon, Herman Barker, Elmer Inman, and the notorious safecracker Ray Terrill, among others. This book reads as a virtual who's who of crime in the southwest during the 1920s. If interested in this genre, you will be riveted by this book.

Tulsa

Author : Clyda R. Franks
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780738507811
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (78 download)

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Download or read book Tulsa written by Clyda R. Franks and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2000 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tulsa, Oklahoma, "the oil capital of the world," has a long and varied history. Evidence of a possible Norse presence dates to 1000 AD. An ancient people known as the Mound Builders populated the area, then disappeared just prior to the arrival of Spanish conquistadors in the 1540s. Osage Indians, as well as other members of the Five Tribes, called this part of Oklahoma home. French trappers made a brief appearance. Finally, outlaws like "Pretty Boy" Floyd and "Machine Gun" Kelly cooled their heels in Tulsa while running from the law in the 1930s. What Tulsa is really known for, however, is oil. The discovery of oil fields in Tulsa at the turn of the century caused an economic and social revolution. The formerly small town became a center of power, and fortunes worth millions of dollars were gained and lost. J. Paul Getty got his start in Tulsa along with his father, who was one of the first to ride Tulsa's tsunami-like oil wave. The town boomed through the 20s and 30s, and oil money built the town of Tulsa into the city it is today. Tulsa currently hosts a population of 380,000 people, and, in honor of its oil legacy, is home to one of the most prominent petroleum schools in the world.

The Mother, The Son, And The Socialite

Author : Adrian Havill
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 9780312970697
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (76 download)

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Download or read book The Mother, The Son, And The Socialite written by Adrian Havill and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1999-04-15 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sixty-four-year-old Sante Kimes and her son Kenneth murdered his New York City landlord, Irene Silverman, in July, 1998.

Earthstains

Author : Greg Shepard
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781681186252
Total Pages : 358 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (862 download)

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Download or read book Earthstains written by Greg Shepard and published by . This book was released on 2015-08-25 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is based on the true story of two handsome and charismatic young men who came of age in the Roaring Twenties, capturing the imagination of a nation with a string of sensational bank robberies. Theirs was an era of seismic social and technological change, arguably the most significant period of cultural transformation in our nation's history. Their generation gave birth to a small but conspicuous segment of the population: pleasure-seeking, self-indulgent profligates known as sheiks and flappers, lifestyles to which these two young men and their female companions devoted themselves. They ushered in a modern age of hedonism that we have continuously added to for nearly a century and from which we are still reeling. While the two brothers and their father are seemingly bent on self-destruction, two fiercely loyal and independent women, a sister and the wife of one of the brothers, flappers in their own right, do their best to hold together a family that falls victim to a series of indiscriminate calamities. These two young men, Matt and George Kimes, competed with Herbert Hoover and Charles Lindberg for newspaper headlines in 1927. The brother's short but explosive careers lasted no more than two months for the older brother, George, and just a little more than a year for the younger brother, Matt. Still, they grabbed headlines over the next twenty years. In 1945, the Oklahoma Associated Press voted the events surrounding the death of Matt Kimes their Story of the Year. The final race to ruin for one brother and redemption for the other will keep readers turning pages until the very end.

Oklahoma Heroes

Author : Ron Owens
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9781563115714
Total Pages : 316 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (157 download)

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Download or read book Oklahoma Heroes written by Ron Owens and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2000 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

100 Oklahoma Outlaws, Gangsters & Lawmen

Author : Laurence Yadon
Publisher : Pelican Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1455600040
Total Pages : 402 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (556 download)

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Download or read book 100 Oklahoma Outlaws, Gangsters & Lawmen written by Laurence Yadon and published by Pelican Publishing. This book was released on 2010-09-23 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only thing wilder than Oklahoma in the late nineteenth century are the tales that continue to surround it. In the days of the Wild West, Oklahoma was teeming with assassins, guerillas, hijackers, kidnappers, gangs, and misfits of every size and shape imaginable. Featuring such legendary characters as Billy the Kid, Bonnie and Clyde, Machine Gun Kelly, Belle Starr, and Pretty Boy Floyd, this book combines recorded fact with romanticized legend, allowing the reader to decide how much to believe. Violent and out of control, the figures covered in 100 Oklahoma Outlaws, Gangsters, and Lawmen often left behind numerous victims, grisly accounts, and unforgettable stories. Included are criminals like James Deacon Miller, the devout Methodist and hired assassin. Righteous and devious, he often avoided the gallows by convincing others to admit to his murders. Rufus Buck, a man of Native American descent, targeted white settlers. His crimes against them became so heinous as to cause the Creek nation to take up arms against him. The answer to criminals such as these came in the form of Hanging Judge Parker and other officers of the law. Although they were greatly outnumbered, they provided some balance to the chaos. This historical compilation covers every memorable outlaw and lawman who passed through Oklahoma.

Legendary Lawman

Author : Ron Owens
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 1596529997
Total Pages : 329 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (965 download)

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Download or read book Legendary Lawman written by Ron Owens and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2010-07-28 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Largely unknown except in a few law enforcement circles, Jelly Bryce was at the forefront of the conflict during America’s gangster era. As an Oklahoma State Game Ranger, Oklahoma City Police Detective, and FBI Agent for over 30 years, Bryce was the man responsible for creating the FBI’s first firearms training program, developing their concealed holster and their fast-draw techniques, and personally training hundreds of their agents. Hired by the FBI without any college, he was involved in 19 shootings in the line of duty and was electronically timed at two-fifths of a second to draw and fire accurately. It was said if a criminal blinked at Jelly Bryce, he died in darkness. If you ever wondered who the anonymous men with badges and guns were who really lived the lives depicted in the movies and on television, this is the story of one of those unique men.

Jelly Bryce

Author : Ron Owens
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9781563118418
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (184 download)

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Download or read book Jelly Bryce written by Ron Owens and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2003 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Largely unknown except in a few law enforcement circles, Jelly Bryce was in the forefront of the conflict during America's gangster era. Many of his life's adventures read like tales of fiction but they aren't. While others posed for the cameras and gave press interviews, this is one of the men who really did the job. As an Oklahoma State Game Ranger, Oklahoma City Police Detective and FBI Agent for over 30 years, Bryce was the man responsible for creating the FBI's first firearms training program, developing their concealed holster, their fast-draw techniques and personally trained hundreds of their agents. Hired by the FBI without any college, his training duties were incidental. He was involved in 19 shootings in the line of duty. In one, he confronted a gangster pointing a loaded gun at him and shot the man five times before he could pull the trigger.

Alvin Karpis and the Barker Gang in Minnesota

Author : Deborah Frethem
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1439671303
Total Pages : 157 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (396 download)

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Download or read book Alvin Karpis and the Barker Gang in Minnesota written by Deborah Frethem and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2020-09-28 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The St. Paul of the gangster era springs vividly to life again . . . A captivating glimpse into a shadowy era in the city’s history.” —Community Reporter From their home base in Minnesota, the Karpis-Barker Gang cut a swath of crime and terror across the Midwest in the early 1930s. They kidnapped two important businessmen and held them for exorbitant ransoms. They stole payrolls and robbed banks as the bullets flew. Corrupt police and wily crime bosses helped Alvin Karpis and the Barker brothers Freddie and Doc every step of the way. Who were these men and women? What made them into killers and kidnappers? How did their reckless lifestyles lead to their downfall? From Ma Barker to Volney Davis to Edna Murray the Kissing Bandit, authors Deborah Frethem and Cynthia Schreiner Smith delve into the crimes, personalities and motivations of one of the most successful and infamous gangs in American history.

American Myths, Legends, and Tall Tales [3 volumes]

Author : Christopher R. Fee
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1610695682
Total Pages : 1265 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (16 download)

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Download or read book American Myths, Legends, and Tall Tales [3 volumes] written by Christopher R. Fee and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2016-08-29 with total page 1265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating survey of the entire history of tall tales, folklore, and mythology in the United States from earliest times to the present, including stories and myths from the modern era that have become an essential part of contemporary popular culture. Folklore has been a part of American culture for as long as humans have inhabited North America, and increasingly formed an intrinsic part of American culture as diverse peoples from Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania arrived. In modern times, folklore and tall tales experienced a rejuvenation with the emergence of urban legends and the growing popularity of science fiction and conspiracy theories, with mass media such as comic books, television, and films contributing to the retelling of old myths. This multi-volume encyclopedia will teach readers the central myths and legends that have formed American culture since its earliest years of settlement. Its entries provide a fascinating glimpse into the collective American imagination over the past 400 years through the stories that have shaped it. Organized alphabetically, the coverage includes Native American creation myths, "tall tales" like George Washington chopping down his father's cherry tree and the adventures of "King of the Wild Frontier" Davy Crockett, through to today's "urban myths." Each entry explains the myth or legend and its importance and provides detailed information about the people and events involved. Each entry also includes a short bibliography that will direct students or interested general readers toward other sources for further investigation. Special attention is paid to African American folklore, Asian American folklore, and the folklore of other traditions that are often overlooked or marginalized in other studies of the topic.

Texas Lawmen, 1900-1940

Author : Clifford R. Caldwell
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1625840772
Total Pages : 552 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (258 download)

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Download or read book Texas Lawmen, 1900-1940 written by Clifford R. Caldwell and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2012-09-18 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lawlessness in Texas did not end with the close of the cowboy era. It just evolved, swapping horses and pistols for cars and semiautomatics. From Patrolman "Newt" Stewart, killed by a group of servicemen in February 1900, to Whitesboro chief of police William Thomas "Will" Miller, run down by a vehicle in the line of duty in 1940, Ron DeLord and Cliff Caldwell present a comprehensive chronicle of the brave--and some not so brave--peace officers who laid down their lives in the service of the State of Texas in the first half of the twentieth century.

Prophet Singer

Author : Mark Allan Jackson
Publisher : Univ. Press of Mississippi
ISBN 13 : 1496800257
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (968 download)

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Download or read book Prophet Singer written by Mark Allan Jackson and published by Univ. Press of Mississippi. This book was released on 2009-09-18 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prophet Singer: The Voice and Vision of Woody Guthrie examines the cultural and political significance of lyrics by beloved songwriter and activist Woodrow Wilson “Woody” Guthrie. The text traces how Guthrie documented the history of America's poor and disadvantaged through lyrics about topics as diverse as the Dust Bowl and the poll tax. Divided into chapters covering specific historical topics such as race relations and lynchings, famous outlaws, the Great Depression, and unions, the book takes an in-depth look at how Guthrie manipulated his lyrics to explore pressing issues and to bring greater political and economic awareness to the common people. Incorporating the best of both historical and literary perspectives, Mark Allan Jackson references primary sources including interviews, recordings, drawings, and writings. He includes a variety of materials from the Smithsonian Institution, the Library of Congress, and the Woody Guthrie Archives. Many of these have never before been widely available. The result provides new insights into one of America's most intriguing icons. Prophet Singer offers an analysis of the creative impulse behind and ideals expressed in Guthrie's song lyrics. Details from the artist's personal life as well as his interactions with political and artistic movements from the first half of the twentieth century afford readers the opportunity to understand how Guthrie's deepest beliefs influenced and found voice in the lyrics that are now known and loved by millions.

200 Texas Outlaws and Lawmen, 1835–1935

Author : Laurence Yadon
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781455600052
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 200 Texas Outlaws and Lawmen, 1835–1935 written by Laurence Yadon and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2008-02-29 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A lively reference covering a century’s worth of shooters, sheriffs, and more in the Lone Star State. The Lone Star State is known for producing both vicious outlaws and valorous lawmen. While Machine Gun Kelly terrorized urban civilians, lawmen such as Ranger John Barclay Armstrong tried to keep things under control. This is the story of Texas’s most famous criminals, intrepid lawmen—and in the case of James Edwin Reed, both—as well as such figures as the legendary Judge Roy Bean. This reference brings to life a time before the West was tamed, and also includes a chronology of well-known crimes and a locale list of notorious events.

"Don't Shoot, G-Men!"

Author : Michael Newton
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 1476684405
Total Pages : 287 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (766 download)

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Download or read book "Don't Shoot, G-Men!" written by Michael Newton and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2021-09-23 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Between 1933 and 1939, the FBI pursued an aggressive, highly publicized nationwide campaign against a succession of Depression era "public enemies," including John Dillinger, George "Baby Face" Nelson, Charles Arthur "Pretty Boy" Floyd, George "Machine Gun Kelly" Barnes, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, and the Ma Barker Gang. Bureau Director J. Edgar Hoover's successes in this crusade made him the hero of law and order in the public mind. This historical analysis reveals the agency's often illegal tactics, including torture, frame-ups, and summary executions--later expanded throughout Hoover's 48-year reign in Washington, D.C., and exposed only after his death (some say murder) in 1972.

Chronicles of Oklahoma

Author : James Shannon Buchanan
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 488 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Chronicles of Oklahoma written by James Shannon Buchanan and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The FBI Encyclopedia

Author : Michael Newton
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 1476604177
Total Pages : 449 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (766 download)

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Download or read book The FBI Encyclopedia written by Michael Newton and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2015-06-08 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Federal Bureau of Investigation, America's most famous law enforcement agency, was established in 1908 and ever since has been the subject of countless books, articles, essays, congressional investigations, television programs and motion pictures--but even so it remains an enigma to many, deliberately shrouded in mystery on the basis of privacy or national security concerns. This encyclopedia has entries on a broad range of topics related to the FBI, including biographical sketches of directors, agents, attorneys general, notorious fugitives, and people (well known and unknown) targeted by the FBI; events, cases and investigations such as ILLWIND, ABSCAM and Amerasia; FBI terminology and programs such as COINTELPRO and VICAP; organizations marked for disruption including the KGB and the Ku Klux Klan; and various general topics such as psychological profiling, fingerprinting and electronic surveillance. It begins with a brief overview of the FBI's origins and history.

World Famous Gangsters

Author : Ian Schott
Publisher : Constable
ISBN 13 : 9781845290351
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (93 download)

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Download or read book World Famous Gangsters written by Ian Schott and published by Constable. This book was released on 2004 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Mafia in New York, to the drug cartels of Columbia, the men who run crime's biggest corporations live outside the law in a world ruled by greed and force. This book provides a true account of the world's most notorious gangsters, from the Kray Twins in East London to the Sicilian dons who even helped the Allies defeat Germany.