02765cam a22004093u 4500 61265 UtSlPG 20260610134419.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 24002486 UtSlPG en iso639-1 F516 Rothert, Otto A., 1871-1956 The Outlaws of Cave-in-Rock : Historical Accounts of the Famous Highwaymen and River Pirates Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-01-29 Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "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.) Original publication data not identified Ohio River Valley -- History Mississippi River Valley -- History Brigands and robbers -- Mississippi River Valley -- History Brigands and robbers -- Ohio River Valley -- History Brigands and robbers -- Natchez Trace -- History River life -- Mississippi River -- History River life -- Ohio River -- History Cave in Rock (Ill.) -- History Natchez Trace -- History https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61265 102091 102091