Historic Photos of Oklahoma by Larry Johnson
Turner Publishing announces the new release, Historic Photos of Oklahoma by Larry Johnson. This 10x10 volume showcases Oklahoma’s pictorial narrative in stunning, culled-from-the-archives images.
Nashville, TN, December 10, 2008 --(PR.com)-- The History of Oklahoma Told Through Historic Photographs
Oklahoma has an excellent photographic record, largely because the twin territories developed along the same general timeline as modern photography itself. Historic Photos of Oklahoma is not an illustrated history of Oklahoma, nor is it an attempt at a visual chronology of the state. Rather, the photographs included here tell the story of this diverse group of people called Oklahomans as witnessed in their faces, the homes they cherished, and the streets they traveled.
Just as viewing a succession of school photos reveals the periods of beauty and awkwardness, innocence and maturity, and hardship and joy in a child’s life, the reader of this book will see the tragedy of Indian removal, the exuberance of land runs, the shame of segregation, the anguish of the Depression, and the optimism for the future in Oklahoma. In between are glimpses of how we used to live, work, and play in the forty-sixth state of the Union.
“Oklahoma history can be tough to get a handle on, and settlement came in fits and starts,” Johnson says. “I was excited to be a part of telling a little piece of Oklahoma’s story.”
Historic Photos of Oklahoma is part of Turner Publishing’s Historic Photos series. These books, highlighting the history of the great cities, landmarks, events, and key figures across America, have been acclaimed as a staple in the collection of anyone who loves history.
Contact Information:
Corinne Kalasky
Marketing Associate
Turner Publishing Company
Phone: (615) 255-2665
Email: ckalasky@turnerpublishing.com
Historic Photos of Oklahoma
By Larry Johnson
Turner Publishing, $39.95
ISBN-13: 978-1-59652-513-9
www.turnerpublishing.com
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Oklahoma has an excellent photographic record, largely because the twin territories developed along the same general timeline as modern photography itself. Historic Photos of Oklahoma is not an illustrated history of Oklahoma, nor is it an attempt at a visual chronology of the state. Rather, the photographs included here tell the story of this diverse group of people called Oklahomans as witnessed in their faces, the homes they cherished, and the streets they traveled.
Just as viewing a succession of school photos reveals the periods of beauty and awkwardness, innocence and maturity, and hardship and joy in a child’s life, the reader of this book will see the tragedy of Indian removal, the exuberance of land runs, the shame of segregation, the anguish of the Depression, and the optimism for the future in Oklahoma. In between are glimpses of how we used to live, work, and play in the forty-sixth state of the Union.
“Oklahoma history can be tough to get a handle on, and settlement came in fits and starts,” Johnson says. “I was excited to be a part of telling a little piece of Oklahoma’s story.”
Historic Photos of Oklahoma is part of Turner Publishing’s Historic Photos series. These books, highlighting the history of the great cities, landmarks, events, and key figures across America, have been acclaimed as a staple in the collection of anyone who loves history.
Contact Information:
Corinne Kalasky
Marketing Associate
Turner Publishing Company
Phone: (615) 255-2665
Email: ckalasky@turnerpublishing.com
Historic Photos of Oklahoma
By Larry Johnson
Turner Publishing, $39.95
ISBN-13: 978-1-59652-513-9
www.turnerpublishing.com
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