1891 Indian Horrors 1^ed Native American Massacres Sitting Bull Wounded Knee Wars

 

“Indian Horrors, or, Massacres by the Red Men” by Henry Davenport Northrop offers a depiction of conflicts between Native American tribes and European settlers from the 17th to the 19th centuries. Published shortly after the Wounded Knee massacre, the book vividly details events like battles, tortures, and encounters with famed Native American figures, notably Chief Sitting Bull. The narrative emphasizes the idea of “civilizing” the Native American tribes, reflecting a colonial mindset. Interspersed with illustrations, it provides a historical account through a fascinating yet heavily biased perspective, aiming to present the settlers as valiant heroes and the Native Americans as antagonists. The book seeks to be a comprehensive record, but its narrative tone is unmistakably in favor of the settlers.

 

Northrop himself states:

“This work embraces a full account of all the memorable Indian wars in the United States, together with a record of terrible personal encounters with the Red Men, hairbreadth escapes, thrilling captures, and bloody massacres.”

 

Item number: #41325

Price: $499

 

NORTHROP, Henry Davenport

 

Indian Horrors, or, Massacres by the Red Men. Being a Thrilling Narrative of Bloody Wars with Merciless and Revengeful Savages, Including a Full Account of the Daring Deeds and Tragic Death of the World-Renowned Chief, Sitting Bull, with Startling Descriptions of Fantastic Ghost Dances, Mysterious Medicine Men; Desperate Indian Braves; Scalping of Helpless Settlers; Burning Their Homes, Etc., Etc. The Whole Comprising a Fascinating History of the Indians from the Discovery of America to the Present Time; Their Manners, Customs, Modes of Warfare, Legends, Etc. Fully Illustrated with Thrilling Scenes Among the Indians.

 

[St. John, N.B.: Earle Publishing House, 1891.] First Edition. First Printing.

Details:

·       Collation: Complete

o   x, 17-600

o   Heavily illustrated throughout

·       Edition Note(s):

o   No mention of publisher or publishing date on title page.

·       Provenance: Handwritten – Roy W. Smeltzer, Spring Vale, PA

·       Language: English

·       Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure

o   Pictorial green cloth

·       Size: ~ 7.5in X 5.5in (19cm x 13.5cm)

 

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