Narrative Of The Massacre At Chicago, August 15, 1812 And Of Some Preceding Events (1914)

By George Harris 1840-1911 Fergus

Book Overview

Narrative Of The Massacre At Chicago, August 15, 1812 And Of Some Preceding Events (1914) is a book written by Juliette Augusta Magill Kinzie. The book is a first-hand account of the events that led up to the infamous massacre that took place in Chicago on August 15, 1812. The author was a witness to the events and provides a detailed description of the massacre and the events leading up to it.The book begins with a brief history of the area and the events that led to the War of 1812. Kinzie then goes on to describe the arrival of the American troops in the area and their interactions with the Native American tribes that lived there. She provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the massacre, including the tensions between the Native Americans and the settlers, and the actions taken by both sides.The book then goes on to describe the massacre itself, including the brutal killings of men, women, and children. Kinzie provides a harrowing account of the violence and the aftermath of the massacre, including the efforts made to bury the dead and care for the survivors.Overall, Narrative Of The Massacre At Chicago, August 15, 1812 And Of Some Preceding Events (1914) is a powerful and important historical document that provides a first-hand account of one of the most tragic events in American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the United States and the interactions between Native Americans and settlers in the early 19th 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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164150340
• ISBN13: 9781164150343
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"