Indian Creek Massacre And Captivity Of Hall Girls: Complete History Of The Massacre Of Sixteen Whites On Indian Creek, Near Ottawa, Illinois

By Charles M. Scanlan

Book Overview

The book titled ""Indian Creek Massacre And Captivity Of Hall Girls: Complete History Of The Massacre Of Sixteen Whites On Indian Creek, Near Ottawa, Illinois (1915)"" is written by Charles M. Scanlan. It is a historical account of the Indian Creek Massacre that took place near Ottawa, Illinois in the year 1832. The book provides a detailed description of the events leading up to the massacre, the massacre itself, and the aftermath.The Indian Creek Massacre was a brutal attack on a group of settlers by a band of Potawatomi Indians. Sixteen people were killed, including women and children. The book recounts the horror of the massacre and the subsequent capture of two young girls, Mary and Frances Hall, who were taken by the Indians and held captive for several months before being rescued.The author has done extensive research to provide a complete and accurate history of the massacre and the captivity of the Hall girls. He has used primary sources such as newspaper articles, letters, and diaries to piece together the events of that fateful day and the subsequent months of captivity.The book is not only a historical account of the Indian Creek Massacre but also a reflection of the struggles and hardships faced by the early settlers in the American Midwest. It provides a glimpse into the lives of the people who lived in this region during the early 19th century and the challenges they faced in building a new life in a wild and untamed land.Overall, ""Indian Creek Massacre And Captivity Of Hall Girls: Complete History Of The Massacre Of Sixteen Whites On Indian Creek, Near Ottawa, Illinois (1915)"" is a well-researched and informative book that sheds light on a significant event in American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the American Midwest and the struggles faced by its early settlers.And Sylvia Hall And Rachel Hall As Captives In Illinois And Wisconsin During The Black Hawk War, 1832.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163933597
• ISBN13: 9781163933596
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 126 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"