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University of Oklahoma Press

392books in catalog
Most common themes

HistoryUnited StatesSocial ScienceBiography & AutobiographyState & Local19th Century

About this publisher’s catalog

This catalog offers a focused exploration of American history and culture, with a strong emphasis on regional and Indigenous perspectives. Readers can expect detailed narratives that blend biography, social history, and cultural studies, often grounded in specific places or communities. The range spans from historical accounts to folklore and technical histories, inviting engagement with diverse aspects of the American experience.

What you’ll often find

  • Historical narratives centered on 19th and early 20th century events and figures
  • Biographical and autobiographical accounts revealing personal and local histories
  • Studies of Indigenous peoples and Native American cultures, including folklore and social contexts
  • Explorations of regional histories with attention to state and local developments
  • Nonfiction works on technological and industrial achievements, such as architecture and manufacturing
  • Intersections of military history with social and cultural themes
  • Collections and critical examinations of literary figures and storytelling traditions

How to browse this shelf

  • Start by selecting topics related to specific regions or time periods to focus your search
  • Look for works that combine biography with broader historical or cultural analysis
  • Explore Indigenous studies and folklore to access cultural narratives beyond mainstream history
  • Try grouping books by thematic clusters such as military, technology, or social history
  • Use distinctions between narrative nonfiction and more academic or reference-style works to guide reading style preferences
  • Seek out collections or critical studies for deeper engagement with literary and storytelling traditions
  • Consider browsing by topics that highlight intersections of art, industry, and historical development

Good fit if you like

  • Detailed, place-based historical storytelling that connects individual lives to broader events
  • Reading that blends cultural anthropology with social history
  • A measured pace with attention to archival detail and contextual depth
  • Explorations of underrepresented perspectives within American history
  • Nonfiction that integrates technical or industrial history with human narratives
  • Folklore and myth retellings that illuminate cultural heritage
  • Biographical works that provide insight into personal and community identities

Generated from the books currently available in this catalog.

Authors published by University of Oklahoma Press

Jack LondonJohn Joseph MathewsHomerLouis OwensRobert H. RubyStan HoigMarc C. JohnsonWilliam W. Savage
  • The Iliad — Homer

    The Iliad — Homer

  • The Iliad (Oklahoma Series in Classical Culture) — Homer

    The Iliad (Oklahoma Series in Classical Culture) — Homer

  • The Call of the Wild — Jack London

    The Call of the Wild — Jack London

  • Comic Books and America, 1945-1954 — William W. Savage

    Comic Books and America, 1945-1954 — William W. Savage

  • Somewhere Over There The Letters, Diary, and Artwork of a World War I Corporal — Francis H. Webster

    Somewhere Over There The Letters, Diary, and Artwork of a World War I Corporal — Francis H. Webster

  • American Indians and World War II Toward a New Era in Indian Affairs — Bernstein, Alison R.

    American Indians and World War II Toward a New Era in Indian Affairs — Bernstein, Alison R.

  • Sioux Indian Religion Tradition and Innovation — Raymond J. DeMallie

    Sioux Indian Religion Tradition and Innovation — Raymond J. DeMallie

  • Following Isabella: Travels in Colorado Then and Now — Root, Robert

    Following Isabella: Travels in Colorado Then and Now — Root, Robert

  • The Arapahoes, Our People — Virginia Cole Trenholm

    The Arapahoes, Our People — Virginia Cole Trenholm

  • Caesar and the Crisis of the Roman Aristocracy A Civil War Reader — James S. Ruebel

    Caesar and the Crisis of the Roman Aristocracy A Civil War Reader — James S. Ruebel

  • Chief Loco Apache Peacemaker — Bud Shapard

    Chief Loco Apache Peacemaker — Bud Shapard

  • The Dismissal of Miss Ruth Brown Civil Rights, Censorship, and the American Library — Louise S. Robbins

    The Dismissal of Miss Ruth Brown Civil Rights, Censorship, and the American Library — Louise S. Robbins

  • Divided Hearts The Presbyterian Journey Through Oklahoma History — Michael Cassity

    Divided Hearts The Presbyterian Journey Through Oklahoma History — Michael Cassity

  • The Lives and Legends of Buffalo Bill — Don Russell

    The Lives and Legends of Buffalo Bill — Don Russell

  • Naskapi The Savage Hunters of the Labrador Peninsula — Frank G. Speck

    Naskapi The Savage Hunters of the Labrador Peninsula — Frank G. Speck

  • Then Came the Railroads: The Century from Steam to Diesel in the Southwest — Ira G. Clark

    Then Came the Railroads: The Century from Steam to Diesel in the Southwest — Ira G. Clark

  • Justinian Caire and Santa Cruz Island The Rise and Fall of a California Dynasty — Frederic Caire Chiles

    Justinian Caire and Santa Cruz Island The Rise and Fall of a California Dynasty — Frederic Caire Chiles

  • Politician in Uniform General Lew Wallace and the Civil War — Christopher R. Mortenson

    Politician in Uniform General Lew Wallace and the Civil War — Christopher R. Mortenson

  • Voices of Resistance and Renewal Indigenous Leadership in Education — Dorothy Aguilera-Black Bear

    Voices of Resistance and Renewal Indigenous Leadership in Education — Dorothy Aguilera-Black Bear

  • A History of the Lewis and Clark Journals — Paul Russell Cutright

    A History of the Lewis and Clark Journals — Paul Russell Cutright