Miss Annie Coleson's Own Narrative of Her Captivity Among the Sioux Indians.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Coleson, Ann.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Captivity narratives.

Indian captivities.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (37 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

La Vergne : TrueAdventureClassics, 2024.

Summary:

Miss Annie Coleson's narrative recounts her harrowing experience of captivity among the Sioux Indians following a violent attack on her home near New Ulm, Minnesota, in 1875. The book describes the night when Sioux warriors led by Chief White Eagle assailed the Coleson household and neighboring families, resulting in tragic deaths and the capture of survivors. Coleson details the desperate defense efforts, the brutal killing and capture of her family members, and her subsequent captivity. Her story provides a personal perspective on frontier life and the dangers faced by settlers, offering insight into the interactions between Native Americans and European settlers during this tumultuous period in American history. The narrative is intended for readers interested in historical accounts of Native American conflicts and frontier life. Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9798869300683

OCLC:

1429731332