The Story of Oklahoma [Hardcover]

W. David Baird (Author), Danney Goble (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 511 pages
• Publisher: Univ of Oklahoma Pr (September 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0806126507
• ISBN-13: 978-0806126500
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.3 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #152,103 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Study of Oklahoma's Turbulent History, December 18, 2000

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Sara (OK, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Story of Oklahoma (Hardcover)

I was really surprised that I turned out to like this book. It was the required reading text for a section of Oklahoma history I took in college last semester and though I am majoring in history, I expected it to be a really boring, sugar-coated synopsis. When I thumbed through the first few pages, I was disappointed to see that it was written more for high school level history (which is rarely if ever in-depth enough) but after I read more, I was impressed. Baird and Goble are not afraid to speak about Oklahoma's embarrassing moments--i.e. the disenfranchisement of African Americans after statehood, the common declaration of martial law, the support of socialism, the Tulsa Race Riot, the election of a certifiable lunatic to Congress, etc. I learned much more from this text (and the college class of course) than I had ever imagined and I would highly recommend it for teachers and for anyone seriously interested in learning more about Oklahoma.

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Oklahoma History, Warts and All, January 9, 1999

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Norma J. Bumgarner "Author, Mothering Your Nu... (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Story of Oklahoma (Hardcover)

I know it sounds silly, by I cried over this book. As long as I can remember, Oklahoma history has been taught in a glossy, Chamber of Commerce style that is both dishonest and boring. This text presents our beloved state without hiding its sometimes dreadful, sometimes endearing realities. In this book I met people I never heard of in my first 40 years in the state, especially women and people of color. It moved me to know that now Oklahomans will learn these names and faces before they get out of high school. It is a fine resource and reference; and as expensive as it is, I finally broke down today and ordered a copy for my personal library.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This is a college text., January 4, 2006

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Michael Okey "Mike" (Tulsa, OK United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Story of Oklahoma (Hardcover)

Which is why it doesn't have the chapter reviews and worksheets that high school students are used to. Dr. Goble uses simple words for complex topics so it meets the reading level requirements for high schools and has been adopted by many. If the students are bored by the material, it's due to the lack of skill of the teachers creating the assignments and not the quality of the book.