The Outlaws of Cave-in-Rock by Otto A. Rothert
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"The Outlaws of Cave-in-Rock" by Otto A. Rothert is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the notorious figures of highwaymen and river pirates who operated in the Ohio and Mississippi river basins during the early days of American expansion. It focuses on the infamous location of Cave-in-Rock, which served as a haven for these criminals, and sheds light on notorious outlaws like the Harpes and
Samuel Mason, offering a glimpse into their violent tales. At the start of the narrative, Rothert sets the stage by describing the geographical and historical significance of Cave-in-Rock, detailing its transformation from a natural wonder into a hideout for outlaws during a lawless time in American history. The opening chapters outline the purpose of the book; to sift through historical records and folklore to document the criminal exploits that struck terror into the hearts of settlers. It highlights the brutal actions of various outlaws, drawing on court records and newspaper accounts that chronicle their crimes, thus establishing the cave as a symbol of lawlessness and the harsh realities of pioneer life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Rothert, Otto A., 1871-1956 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 24002486 |
| Title |
The Outlaws of Cave-in-Rock Historical Accounts of the Famous Highwaymen and River Pirates |
| Credits |
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F516: United States local history: Ohio River and Valley. |
| Subject | Ohio River Valley -- History |
| Subject | Mississippi River Valley -- History |
| Subject | Brigands and robbers -- Mississippi River Valley -- History |
| Subject | Brigands and robbers -- Ohio River Valley -- History |
| Subject | Brigands and robbers -- Natchez Trace -- History |
| Subject | River life -- Mississippi River -- History |
| Subject | River life -- Ohio River -- History |
| Subject | Cave in Rock (Ill.) -- History |
| Subject | Natchez Trace -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 61265 |
| Release Date | Jan 29, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1156 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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