TY  - BOOK
AU  - Kirkland,Joseph
TI  - The Chicago Massacre of 1812: With Illustrations and Historical Documents
AV  - E300 
PY  - 2019///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Chicago (Ill.) -- History
KW  - Fort Dearborn Massacre, Chicago, Ill., 1812
N1  - Release date is 2019-05-28; Produced by Tom Cosmas compiled from images made available
by The Internet Archive; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "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.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59624
ER  -