The Spirit Lake Massacre by Thomas Teakle
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About this eBook
| Author | Teakle, Thomas |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 18027392 |
| Title | The Spirit Lake Massacre |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Spirit Lake Massacre" by Thomas Teakle is a historical account written in the early 20th century. It focuses on the tragic events surrounding the massacre of white settlers in northwestern Iowa by a band of Sioux Indians led by Inkpaduta in 1857. This work aims to explore the complex interactions between settlers and Native Americans, ultimately shaping the history of the region. The opening of the book sets the stage by detailing the historical context leading up to the massacre. It recounts the tumultuous relationships between the white settlers and the Sioux tribes, highlighting the tension caused by broken treaties, forced relocations, and cultural misunderstandings. The narrative begins to build a picture of the lives of the settlers in areas such as Lake Okoboji and Spirit Lake, illustrating how their struggles and the growing discontent among the Sioux ultimately culminated in violence. As the conflicts escalate, the sense of impending tragedy hangs in the air, foreshadowing the catastrophic events to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E011: History: America: America |
| Subject | Spirit Lake Massacre, Iowa, 1857 |
| Subject | Indians of North America -- Iowa |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 42074 |
| Release Date | Feb 11, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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