Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
Killers of the Flower Moon The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
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58history, informative, written, well researched, osage
+93%
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" ... Written like a "who done it" mystery. ... "
" ... A beautifully written book that everyone should read. ... "
" ... Well written, researched, and presented. ... "
" ... Heartbreaking but informative---well written ... "
" ... It is well written book that is easy to follow. ... "
" ... Well-written, spellbinding. ... "
" ... But, it is well written. ... "
" ... A very interesting book and well written. ... "
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39oklahoma, osage, history, true, fascinating
+87%
-13%
" ... Our family lived in Oklahoma for 20 years and I had never heard about the Osage murders. ... "
" ... Great Book, hits home as I am from Oklahoma. ... "
" ... Outstanding story of racial attitudes of the time. ... "
" ... fascinating story of the mistreatment of the native Americans. ... "
" ... This is an excellent account of the horrifying treatment of the Osage tribal members in northeast Oklahoma. ... "
" ... Amazing complex story told in an understandable way. ... "
" ... If you like history and inparticular the history of our country this is the book for you. ... "
" ... Great historical story ... "
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29interesting, read this book, must read book, like, well written book
+100%
" ... I hope there will be a follow-up book. ... "
" ... Very interesting book. ... "
" ... Very informative book. ... "
" ... Very interesting book! ... "
" ... Very well written book. ... "
" ... I don't find most non-fiction books like that. ... "
" ... Very interesting book ... "
" ... Book was great. ... "
Product Reliability
23murders, fbi, corruption, years later, osage
+83%
-17%
" ... One of my three favorite books of the years ... "
" ... Also I enjoyed reading about how the FBI got started! ... "
" ... A buried story for years now unearthed beautifully written explaining the prejudice against the Osage. ... "
" ... The best book I've read in years. ... "
" ... Best book I've read this year ... "
" ... As a child of four years I still remember discussions in Pawhuska about how the Osage were treated. ... "
" ... Best book I have read this year! ... "
" ... I have not started reading it yet, but plan to start tonight. ... "
Design
23history, fbi, evil, indians, white man
+65%
-35%
" ... A good look at the start and formation of today's modern FBI. ... "
" ... Looking forward to reading more about the family and the tribe ... "
" ... Very readable and exciting book. ... "
" ... Nice historical perspective ... "
" ... A well crafted book. ... "
" ... Very eye opening ! ... "
" ... i look forward to more from David Grann. ... "
" ... An excellent look at a very dark part of American history. ... "
Ease of Use
19book, easy to read, interesting, informative, difficult
+79%
-21%
" ... It is well written book that is easy to follow. ... "
" ... Very informative book. ... "
" ... This is an excellent book and very easy to read, especially for nonfiction. ... "
" ... Easy to receive on amazon ebook ... "
" ... Better make a list of the characters as they are introduced as it can get confusing. ... "
" ... The book looks easy to read so can't wait. ... "
" ... Important for every American to learn about. ... "
" ... Easy, quick read that was informative and interesting. ... "
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19true, sad, interesting, racial, historical
+84%
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" ... Outstanding story of racial attitudes of the time. ... "
" ... Very well researched true story. ... "
" ... interesting story, a real page turner and it's a true story. ... "
" ... Great historical story ... "
" ... I live in a neighboring county so I was especially interested in this story. ... "
" ... Powerful tale roof ... "
" ... Pretty astonishing true story. ... "
" ... Important story, researched well. ... "
For Kids
16history, required reading, learn, interesting, history classes
+100%
" ... This is something that be tought in school history. ... "
" ... I'm a history buff and teach middle school US history. ... "
" ... Things I never learned in school ... "
" ... My mom and dad were young adults during this period in Pawhuska during this period. ... "
" ... Well written and interesting as well as educational. ... "
" ... This is the history you will never learn about in school. ... "
" ... This subject is something that our American History teachers' should of taught us in school. ... "
" ... My wife loved the book ... "
Marketplace
12thank you david, story, grann, author, time
+83%
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" ... It is a true story and the pictures were especially interesting. ... "
" ... Thank you, David Grann, for retelling it. ... "
" ... Thank you to the author for writing it. ... "
" ... thank you david! ... "
" ... Had obviously missed this story in history and thank the author for spending so much time researching the story. ... "
" ... Good condition from shipping. ... "
" ... The pictures are great and help to put you at the scene as well. ... "
" ... The picture is not a pretty one. ... "
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11j edgar hoover, fbi, osage, land, hoover
+64%
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" ... in this case the oil rich Osage. ... "
" ... I knew nothing about the Osage murders and could not believe that this happened to these people just because they got rich from the oil on their land and how their guardians took advantage of them. ... "
" ... Glad Hoover was made out to be the megalomaniac he was. ... "
" ... I'm also glad that the story of the early days of the FBI matched what I had previously read about J. Edgar Hoover. ... "
" ... Perpetrators and accomplices with oil money as motive. ... "
" ... With oil discovered under their land, the Osage became instantly wealthy . ... "
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