Pawnee Bill A Romance of Oklahoma (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417905249)

""Pawnee Bill: A Romance of Oklahoma"" is a novel written by Herman Edwin Mootz. The book tells the story of Gordon William Lillie, also known as Pawnee Bill, a famous Wild West showman of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The novel follows Pawnee Bill's life from his early days as a rancher in Oklahoma to his rise to fame as a performer in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. Along the way, the book explores Pawnee Bill's relationships with his family and friends, as well as his love for his wife, May Manning Lillie. The story also delves into the history and culture of the American West, including the struggles of Native American tribes and the impact of the railroad on the region. Through vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling, ""Pawnee Bill: A Romance of Oklahoma"" offers a fascinating look at one of the most iconic figures of the Wild West era.1928. Illustrated. The author writes: Although the story Pawnee Bill is written in fictional form to provide a background of love and romance for one of the most interesting periods of American history, all the important incidents are historically accurate and many names of real characters are used throughout. The story revolves around the opening of Oklahoma.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Herman Edwin Mootz
ISBN-10: 1417905247
ISBN-13: 9781417905249
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/01/2005
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.94lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.65d