The Outlaws of Cave-in-Rock
Historical Accounts of the Famous Highwaymen and River PiratesBy Otto A. Rothert
Length10h 16m
About this audiobook
In "The Outlaws of Cave-in-Rock," Otto A. Rothert delves into the fascinating world of 19th-century American outlaw culture, shrouded in myth and steeped in the grit of frontier life. Rothert employs a meticulous historical narrative style, seamlessly blending scholarly research with vivid storytelling that brings to life the infamous bandits and their exploits centered around the notorious Cave-in-Rock on the Ohio River. The book situates itself within a broader literary context of American folklore, examining the complex interplay between lawlessness and early American identity, while providing a critical lens on themes of morality, survival, and the allure of the outlaw mythos in post-colonial America. Otto A. Rothert, a noted historian and author, was deeply influenced by his own midwestern roots and the rich tapestry of American history that surrounded him. His extensive research into the social dynamics of the frontier and the way they inform popular culture helped shape his understanding of the significance of figures like those who roamed the Cave-in-Rock area. Rothert's passion for uncovering the stories of marginalized characters is a hallmark of his scholarship. This book is highly recommended for anyone interested in American history, folklore, and the tangled narratives of law and outlawry. Rothert's engaging prose invites readers to reconsider the legacy of the outlaws and their place in the broader landscape of American cultural history.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory
Length10 hrs 16 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 5, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Illustrations
9Mason—Soldier, Pirate, Highwayman
2The Purpose of this Narrative
10Mason On the Natchez Trace
3The Lair of the Outlaws
11Mason—Trapped and Tried
4Piracy and Rough Life on the River
12Mason and Harpe—Double-Cross and Double Death
5The Harpes—A Terrible Frontier Story
13Coiners at the Cave
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6The Harpes—Renewal of the Terror
14The Ford’s Ferry Mystery
7The Harpes—Big Harpe’s Ride to Death
15Paying the Penalty
8The Harpes—Mysteries and Fate of Survivors
16The Cave in Fiction
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