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History Of The Sioux War And Massacres Of 1862 And 1863

History Of The Sioux War And Massacres Of 1862 And 1863

Heard, Isaac V. D.

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20th Century United States HistoryFiction AnthologiesVietnam War

ISBN10: 1163789739
ISBN13: 9781163789735
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 356
Weight: 1.05
Height: 0.74 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book History Of The Sioux War And Massacres Of 1862 And 1863 by Isaac V. D. Heard is a comprehensive account of the conflict between the Sioux tribes and the United States government during the years 1862 and 1863. The author provides a detailed historical background of the Sioux people, their culture, and their way of life before the arrival of the Europeans.Heard delves into the complex issues that led to the conflict, including the encroachment of white settlers on Sioux land, broken treaties, and the government's failure to provide promised provisions to the Sioux people. The book covers the major battles, skirmishes, and massacres that occurred during the conflict, including the Battle of Birch Coulee, the Battle of Wood Lake, and the Dakota War of 1862.The author also explores the aftermath of the conflict, including the execution of 38 Sioux warriors in Mankato, Minnesota, and the forced relocation of the remaining Sioux to reservations in South Dakota. Throughout the book, Heard provides a balanced perspective on the conflict, acknowledging the atrocities committed by both sides and offering insights into the motivations and actions of key figures on both sides of the conflict.Overall, History Of The Sioux War And Massacres Of 1862 And 1863 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American West, Native American history, and the complex and often tragic interactions between Native American tribes and the United States government.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.

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