A Thrilling Narrative of the Minnesota Massacre and the Sioux War of 1862-63
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| Author | Connolly, A. P. (Alonzo P.), 1836-1915 |
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| LoC No. | 02016596 |
| Title |
A Thrilling Narrative of the Minnesota Massacre and the Sioux War of 1862-63 Graphic Accounts of the Siege of Fort Ridgely, Battles of Birch Coolie, Wood Lake, Big Mound, Stony Lake, Dead Buffalo Lake and Missouri River |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "A Thrilling Narrative of the Minnesota Massacre and the Sioux War of 1862-63" by A. P. Connolly is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around the events of the Minnesota Massacre and the subsequent Sioux War, detailing the clashes between the Sioux tribes and white settlers during a tumultuous period of American history. The author aims to present a vivid recollection of these historical events from a personal and experiential perspective. At the start of the narrative, Connolly establishes a sense of urgency and excitement that prevailed in Minnesota during the Civil War era, describing the chaos and fear induced by the uprising of the Sioux Indians. He recounts the initial outbreak of violence, including the tragic story of individuals like Charles Nelson, who lost his family to the massacre. The narrative paints a backdrop of desperation as settlers attempted to flee and grasp the reality of the renewed hostilities, setting the stage for the detailed recounting of military engagements and the personal experiences of those involved in the conflicts that followed. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E011: History: America: America |
| Subject | Dakota Indians -- Wars -- 1862-1865 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 51990 |
| Release Date | May 3, 2016 |
| Most Recently Updated | May 18, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 91 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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