44 Results in the "Non-Fiction" category
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The Prism of Self
"The Prism of Self" delves into the intricate and ever-changing nature of individual identity, arguing that defining a singular, unchanging self is both challenging and unrealistic. Instead of adhering to the notion of a fixed identity, the chapter suggests that people embody a multitude of selves, each emerging in response to varying circumstances and moments in time. These variations are shaped by a range of factors, including emotional states, energy levels, personal histories, and even physical…-
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Cooperation
Collaboration in creative work functions much like a prism, refracting individual perspectives into a unified vision that is richer and more complex than any single contributor could achieve alone. Just as a jazz ensemble thrives on the fluid interplay between musicians taking turns to lead, support, and improvise, successful cooperation in any artistic or intellectual endeavor requires an intuitive balance of giving and receiving. This dynamic exchange of ideas exposes creators to alternative methods of…-
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Chapter 1: The Vanishing
The Vanishing in the Osage territory sets the stage for a haunting turn of events. Oklahoma’s landscape, vibrant with the colors of spring, is soon overshadowed by the taller plants that emerge in May, a period the Osage call the "flower-killing moon." This time, marked by the interplay of growth and decay, mirrors the deepening crisis that would soon engulf the Burkhart family. As Mollie Burkhart senses something ominous brewing, her intuition is confirmed when her sister Anna Brown vanishes without a…-
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Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann investigates the Osage murders in 1920s Oklahoma, where members of the Osage Nation were killed for their oil wealth, and the subsequent formation of the FBI to solve the crimes.-
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Chapter 2: An Act of God or Man?
Chapter 2: An Act of God or Man? In a desolate ravine in the early days of 1921, a community inquest was held to determine whether Anna’s sudden death was an unfortunate accident, a natural death, or if it was indeed a heinous crime. The proceedings, led by a justice of the peace, were held in line with a long-standing tradition of community justice, a system that predated official law enforcement in the region. As the jury members, including Mathis, examined the evidence, the focus quickly turned to…-
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"Chapter 3: King of the Osage Hills" cast a long shadow over the tragedy that struck Mollie Burkhart’s family. The death of Lizzie Q, Mollie’s mother, further fractured an already devastated family, reinforcing the brutal reality that no Osage, no matter their status, was safe from the relentless wave of killings. What had once been a source of economic power and prestige—the Osage oil wealth—had become a curse, drawing greed-driven predators willing to eliminate entire bloodlines to claim their…
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The chapter titled "Underground Reservation" explores the extraordinary history of the Osage people, detailing their journey from a once-dominant presence across vast regions of the United States to their forced migration and eventual rise to unexpected wealth through the discovery of oil beneath their lands. In the 17th century, the Osage controlled millions of acres, thriving as skilled hunters and stewards of the land, their lives deeply intertwined with the spiritual and communal bonds that defined…
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Chapter 5: The Devil’s Disciples
In 1921, as The Devil’s Disciples continued their reign of terror with the Osage murders, Mollie Burkhart’s desperation intensified, particularly after the suspicious death of her sister Lizzie, which many believed to be caused by poisoning. Despite the rising body count and clear financial motives behind the killings, local law enforcement displayed little interest in solving the crimes, forcing Mollie’s family to offer a $2,000 reward in hopes of incentivizing someone to come forward with…-
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Chapter 6: Million Dollar Elm
In Chapter 6, "Million Dollar Elm," the story vividly captures the explosive wealth that transformed the Osage Nation into one of the richest communities per capita in the world. The epicenter of this financial windfall was in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, where oil magnates and speculators gathered beneath the legendary Million Dollar Elm tree to compete for lucrative oil leases on Osage land. These auctions, conducted under the oversight of the U.S. Department of the Interior, were among the most extravagant in…-
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In February 1923, during a bitterly cold winter in Fairfax, Oklahoma, two men made a gruesome discovery when they stumbled upon an abandoned automobile lodged in a rocky ravine. This tragic event, which could be likened to the unfolding of This Thing of Darkness, became even more harrowing upon closer examination when law enforcement uncovered the mummified body of Henry Roan, a forty-year-old Osage man who had been shot in the head at close range, executed with the precision of someone ensuring his death.…
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