Indian Creek Massacre and Captivity of Hall Girls Complete history of the massacre of sixteen whites on Indian creek, near Ottawa, Ill., and Sylvia Hall and Rachel Hall as captives in Illinois and Wisconsin during the Black Hawk war, 1832
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Language: EnglishPublished:
Authors:
- Scanlan, Charles Martin
1854 - 1940
About this book
In the tumultuous period surrounding the Black Hawk War, the Indian Creek Massacre marked a pivotal moment in American frontier history. This gripping account, "Indian Creek Massacre and Captivity of Hall Girls" by Charles Martin Scanlan, delves into the harrowing events where sixteen settlers were brutally killed, and the subsequent abduction of Sylvia and Rachel Hall, who faced unimaginable trials in captivity across Illinois and Wisconsin. Scanlan meticulously chronicles the struggle for survival against a backdrop of conflict and fear, highlighting themes of resilience and the stark realities of early settler life. Ideal for historians and civic activists, this detailed narrative sheds light on the complexities of the era, offering invaluable insights into the human experience during one of America's darkest chapters.
