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100 1 _aBarr, James, Captain
245 1 2 _aA correct and authentic narrative of the Indian war in Florida :
_bwith a description of Maj. Dade's massacre, and an account of the extreme suffering, for want of provision, of the army—having been obliged to eat horses' and dogs' flesh, &c, &c.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-08-29
508 _aProduced by WebRover, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"A Correct and Authentic Narrative of the Indian War in Florida" by Capt. James Barr is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This book provides a detailed chronicle of the Seminole War, focusing specifically on events such as Major Dade's massacre and the troublous experiences faced by the army during this conflict. It serves to document the military engagements and suffering endured by soldiers and civilians alike, highlighting themes of survival and the harsh realities of war. In the narrative, Barr recounts the escalations leading to the Seminole War, detailing incidents of violence against settlers and subsequent military responses. The work describes the formation of volunteer regiments, their rigorous preparations, and the challenging conditions they faced, including food shortages that led troops to resort to eating horses and dogs. Barr also shares vivid accounts of battles, skirmishes, and personal tales of bravery and loss, painting a picture of the struggle between U.S. forces and the Seminole tribes, as well as the tragic fates that befell many soldiers throughout the campaign. His observations offer both historical insight and a personal perspective on the brutal struggles of this pivotal conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSeminole War, 2nd, 1835-1842
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49814
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