Minnesota's Forgotten Martyr: Massacre Island

By Emmett A. Shanahan

Book Overview

""Minnesota's Forgotten Martyr: Massacre Island"" by Emmett A. Shanahan is a historical account of the tragic events that took place on September 29, 1696, on Lake Superior's Massacre Island. The book details the massacre of a group of French-Canadian voyageurs and their Ojibwe allies by a group of Sioux warriors. The author presents an in-depth analysis of the historical context, cultural differences, and political tensions that led to the massacre. The book also sheds light on the life and legacy of Father Louis Hennepin, a Franciscan priest who was among the survivors of the massacre and who later became a significant figure in the exploration of the Mississippi River. Shanahan's meticulous research and engaging narrative style make ""Minnesota's Forgotten Martyr: Massacre Island"" a compelling read for anyone interested in the history of the Great Lakes region and the interactions between Native American and European cultures in the 17th century.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258030292
• ISBN13: 9781258030292
• Release Date: May 2011
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"