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A Survivor's Recollections Of The Whitman Massacre (1920)

A Survivor's Recollections Of The Whitman Massacre (1920)

Delaney, Matilda J. Sager

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Historical Figures19th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1164552473
ISBN13: 9781164552475
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.45
Height: 0.30 Width: 8.40 Depth: 10.80
Language: English
A Survivor's Recollections of the Whitman Massacre is a historical account written by Matilda J. Sager Delaney in 1920. The book recounts the tragic events of the Whitman Massacre, which took place in 1847 in what is now Walla Walla, Washington. Matilda was a survivor of the massacre, having been taken captive by the Cayuse Indians at the age of 13. The book provides a detailed description of the events leading up to the massacre, as well as the massacre itself and the aftermath. Matilda recounts the terror and confusion that she and her family experienced as they tried to escape the violence. She also describes the hardships she faced as a captive of the Cayuse Indians, including the loss of her family members and the challenges of adapting to a new way of life.In addition to her personal recollections, Matilda provides historical context for the Whitman Massacre, including the tensions between the settlers and the Native American tribes in the region. She also shares her perspective on the attitudes and actions of the missionaries who were targeted in the massacre.Overall, A Survivor's Recollections of the Whitman Massacre is a valuable historical document that provides insight into one of the most tragic events in the history of the American West. Matilda's personal account offers a unique perspective on the massacre and its aftermath, and her story serves as a reminder of the complex and often violent interactions between settlers and Native American tribes during this period.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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