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The Outlaws of Cave-in-Rock: Historical Accounts of the Famous Highwaymen and River Pirates Who Operated in Pioneer Days Upon the Ohio and Mississippi ... Over the Old Natchez Trace (Classic Reprint) - Brossura
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Any history of these outlaws would doubtless be looked upon as wild fiction unless the statements were carefully verified by court records and contemporary newspaper notices, and the records Of early writers who gathered the facts regarding them when these facts were told by men and women who lived at the time the atrocities were committed. The adage that truth is stranger than fiction is exemplified fully in their careers.
The lives and exploits of these men constitute an im portant phase in pioneer life because their deeds greatly affected the settlement Of the new country. Dread of them brought peaceful settlers together in communities and helped to hasten the establishment of law and order. Their histories are therefore a part of the his tory of the country. The historian who passes them over as mere blood-and-thunder tales misses entirely one of the high lights in the great adventure of the settling of the Mississippi basin.
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the captivating history of a renowned cave situated on the lower Ohio River. The author meticulously unveils the narratives of infamous highwaymen and river pirates who once exploited this natural fortress as their sanctuary during the pioneer era of the American Midwest and South. The cave's strategic location, offering concealment and an advantageous vantage point over river traffic, made it an ideal hideout for outlaws such as the notorious Harpe brothers and Samuel Mason. Their exploits and the terror they inflicted upon early settlers are recounted against the backdrop of a burgeoning nation grappling with lawlessness on its frontiers. The book not only details the outlaws' criminal activities but also explores the broader context of pioneer life, river travel, and the challenges faced by those venturing into the untamed wilderness. The evolution of river transportation, from canoes and flatboats to the advent of steamboats, is intertwined with the rise and fall of river piracy. Through meticulous research and the use of historical records, the author sheds light on the lives and motivations of these figures, dispelling myths and separating fact from fiction. By examining the impact of these outlaws on the development of the region, this book offers a compelling exploration of a significant chapter in American history. The legacy of the outlaws and their infamous lair serves as a reminder of the enduring struggle between order and chaos that has shaped the nation's frontiers. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9780282417437_0
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