Recollections Of The Sioux Massacre: An Authentic History Of The Yellow Medicine Incident, Of The Fate Of Marsh And His Men (1908)

By Oscar Garrett Wall

Book Overview

Recollections of the Sioux Massacre is a historical book written by Oscar Garrett Wall in 1908. The book provides an authentic account of the Yellow Medicine Incident, which took place during the Sioux Uprising of 1862 in Minnesota, USA. The author narrates the events that led to the massacre of over 500 settlers by the Sioux Indians, including the fate of Colonel John H. Marsh and his men.The book is based on the author's personal experiences and eyewitness accounts of the incident. It provides a detailed description of the tensions between the settlers and the Sioux Indians, as well as the events that led to the outbreak of violence. The author also sheds light on the role of the US army in suppressing the uprising and bringing the perpetrators to justice.Recollections of the Sioux Massacre is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the complex relationship between the settlers and the Native Americans during the 19th century. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, particularly the history of the Sioux Uprising and its aftermath.Together With A Historical Sketch Of The Sibley Expedition Of 1863.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: 1166991385
• ISBN13: 9781166991388
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"