The Oklahoma Scout (1889)

The Oklahoma Scout is a historical novel written by Theodore Baughman and originally published in 1889. The story is set in the late 1800s during the time of the Oklahoma Land Rush. The protagonist of the story is a young man named Jack, who works as a scout for the United States Army. Jack is tasked with exploring the newly opened Oklahoma territory and reporting back on any potential threats to the settlers who are looking to claim land there.As Jack travels through the territory, he encounters a variety of characters, including Native Americans, outlaws, and other scouts. He also falls in love with a young woman named Mary, who is also working as a scout.As the story progresses, Jack and Mary must navigate the dangers of the frontier while also dealing with their growing feelings for each other. Along the way, they must also confront the harsh realities of life in the West, including violence, prejudice, and the struggle for survival.The Oklahoma Scout is a classic Western novel that captures the spirit of the American frontier. It is a thrilling adventure story that is also a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the human condition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.