Sanford Deering wants to stake his claim in the Oklahoma Territory on April 22, 1889. His wife, Lucy, determined to stay in Missouri, refuses to let him go. They are expecting their third child. Soon after the birth, Sanford receives a letter from a friend who staked a claim. Land is still available. The Late Sooner dramatizes the struggles, heartaches, and trials of the Deering family as they face claim-jumpers, prairie fires, and famine during the first difficult years following the first land run in Oklahoma. This account depicts Sanford's life, recorded one line a day, in his ledger book.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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Great read,
By Story Writer "Deborah B" (North Carolina, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Late Sooner (Paperback)
The Late Sooner by Sally Jadlow catches you with the introduction. Based on an actual diary from an Oklahoma plains settler Ms. Jadlow has woven a story we can all relate to and at the same time learn from. It's an easy quick read filled with information about the hardships, and hopes of the early settlers. Even if you have no interest in the history of Oklahoma you will enjoy this book.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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Learning from those who went before us,
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In this day and age the hardship that confronted those who settled this great land is non-existent. It is really refreshing to read about those hardy pioneers who lived, loved and died fulfilling their dream. Mrs. Jadlow's portrayal of her family history is both entertaining and relevant for us all. We all need to have our memories refreshed by reading about perseverence, hard work, sorrow and fulfillment written in a folksy style that charms. Judy Smith
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A voice that talks to you.,
This review is from: The Late Sooner (Paperback)
Ms. Jadlow has given us a rare treasure in this book. The story is based on a diary written by her great-grandfather, Sanford Deering. He tells about his adventures, and misadventures, trying to tame a homestead following the land rush to Indian Territory, Oklahoma, in the late 1800's. The voice is so clear, I felt I was sitting at the table listening in on the conversations, wiping tears during hard times, and laughing during the joyful times. The amount of research done becomes obvious as the book unfolds. Anyone can learn something from the experiences of this family and their friends. I came away appreciating my ancestors even more.
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