The Outlaws of Cave-in-Rock

Historical Accounts of the Famous Highwaymen and River Pirates Who Operated in Pioneer Days Upon the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers and Over the Old Natchez Trace

von Otto Arthur Rothert

366 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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"The Outlaws of Cave-in-Rock" is a comprehensive historical account detailing the lives and crimes of the notorious highwaymen and river pirates who terrorized the American frontier during the pioneer era. Focused on the rugged landscapes surrounding the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers, as well as the treacherous paths of the Old Natchez Trace, Otto Arthur Rothert provides a meticulously researched narrative of lawlessness and legend. The work centers on the infamous Cave-in-Rock, a natural limestone cavern in Illinois that served as a strategic stronghold for some of the most feared criminals of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.Readers will explore the exploits of figures such as the Harpe Brothers, Samuel Mason, and James Ford, whose activities posed a constant threat to travelers and settlers venturing into the wilderness. Rothert examines the social and geographic conditions that allowed these outlaws to thrive, offering insights into the early American justice system and the challenges of maintaining order in a rapidly expanding nation. By blending historical records with local folklore, the book serves as an essential resource for those interested in true crime, frontier history, and the untamed spirit of the early American West. This work preserves the chilling legacy of a time when the waterways and trails were fraught with danger, capturing a pivotal chapter in the history of the inland United States.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.