Former two-term Oklahoma Governor Frank Keating has written a sensational foreword for The Oklahomans, Vol. 1 (Ancient – Statehood). Now you can hear his personal thoughts about the book in this eighty-second video blurb. Keating is himself a celebrated author of children's history books.

Join us if you can for The Oklahomans' big launch party 5-7 p.m. this Wednesday, Nov. 16th, Oklahoma Statehood Day, at the magnificent History Center in Oklahoma City! Oklahoma Historical Society Executive Director Bob Blackburn, Emmy-winning KWTV 9 Sports Director Dean Blevins, former Oklahoma County District Attorney and OKC Bombing prosecutor Wes Lane, acclaimed Oklahoma historical artist Neal Taylor (and his paintings), whose works grace The Oklahomans, and the book's author John J. Dwyer will be on hand. Go HERE on this site for more information.