Pushin' up Daisies 3 Vinita: Queen of the Prairie |
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| Author:
| Warner, M. |
| Series title: | Pushin' up Daisies Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-5371-0873-5 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2016 |
| Publisher: | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $25.00 |
Book Description:
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From the arrival of the railroads in 1871, through statehood in 1907 and onward through two World Wars, Vinita continued to be a hub of transportation and modernization. Few towns can boast of the number of "firsts" that Vinita has, or its importance in the creation of Route 66, air travel and the Pensacola Dam. Cowboys and Indians still walk the streets alongside doctors, lawyers and artists. Their common ground is a love for small town life and the belief that anything is possible...
More DescriptionFrom the arrival of the railroads in 1871, through statehood in 1907 and onward through two World Wars, Vinita continued to be a hub of transportation and modernization. Few towns can boast of the number of "firsts" that Vinita has, or its importance in the creation of Route 66, air travel and the Pensacola Dam. Cowboys and Indians still walk the streets alongside doctors, lawyers and artists. Their common ground is a love for small town life and the belief that anything is possible when you work together. It's just one reason why she will always be, Vinita: Queen of the Prairie.The book features 40 chapters covering Vinita, Oklahoma and surrounding communities including Bernice, Cleora, Ketchum, Adair, Tulsa, Miami, Grove, Cardin & Picher. It also features history about the Pensacola Dam and Grand Lake O' The Cherokees including the Cherokee Yacht Club.