The Chicago Massacre of 1812 by Joseph Kirkland
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| Author | Kirkland, Joseph, 1830-1894 |
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| Title |
The Chicago Massacre of 1812 With Illustrations and Historical Documents |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Tom Cosmas compiled from images made available by The Internet Archive. |
| Summary | "The Chicago Massacre of 1812" by Joseph Kirkland is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on a tragic event that took place at Fort Dearborn, Chicago, detailing the massacre that resulted in the loss of many lives, including men, women, and children. Through various narratives, including those of survivors, the book aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of this pivotal moment in early Chicago history. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for the events of August 15, 1812, highlighting a seemingly peaceful morning that soon turned tragic. It introduces key figures such as Captain William Wells, who leads a group of settlers and friendly Indians in their evacuation from the fort, and reflects on their dire circumstances when ambushed by hostile forces. As tension mounts, the text hints at the looming peril and captures the emotions of the participants, particularly the young women who later recount their gripping experiences of bravery, despair, and survival. This sets a poignant tone for the historical recounting of the massacre, revealing both individual and collective struggles against the backdrop of early American frontier life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861) |
| Subject | Chicago (Ill.) -- History |
| Subject | Fort Dearborn Massacre, Chicago, Ill., 1812 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 59624 |
| Release Date | May 28, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 62 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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