The Last Government Land Lottery: A Reporter Tells What He Saw On The Oklahoma And Indian Territory Frontier In The 90'S (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432556105)

The Last Government Land Lottery: A Reporter Tells What He Saw On The Oklahoma And Indian Territory Frontier In The 90�������S is a non-fiction book written by William R. Draper. The book is a detailed account of the last government land lottery that took place in Oklahoma and Indian Territory in the 1990s. Draper, who was a reporter at the time, witnessed the lottery firsthand and provides a vivid description of the events that took place.The book begins with an introduction to the history of the Oklahoma and Indian Territory and the reasons behind the land lottery. Draper then goes on to describe the process of the lottery, from the registration of applicants to the actual drawing of lots. He also provides insights into the lives of the people who participated in the lottery and the challenges they faced.Throughout the book, Draper provides a detailed account of the lottery, including the controversies and scandals that surrounded it. He also highlights the impact of the lottery on the people and the region, including the displacement of Native Americans and the influx of settlers.The Last Government Land Lottery is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of the American West, the impact of government policies on people's lives, and the challenges faced by those who settled in the region. Draper's engaging writing style and his firsthand account of the events make this book a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the American frontier.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: William R. Draper
ISBN-10: 143255610X
ISBN-13: 9781432556105
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2007
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.18lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.12d