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Author Atherton, William
LoC No. 03018828
Title Narrative of the Suffering & Defeat of the North-Western Army, Under General Winchester
Massacre of the Prisoners; Sixteen Months Imprisonment of the Writer and Others with the Indians and British
Credits Produced by Tricia Groeneveld; Source text from Archive.org:
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Summary "Narrative of the Suffering & Defeat of the North-Western Army Under General Winchester" by William Atherton is a historical account written in the early 19th century. It recounts the harrowing experiences of the North-Western Army, detailing their march from Kentucky to the heart of conflict in the early War of 1812, where they faced extreme hardships, battles with Native forces, and the aftermath of a catastrophic defeat. The narrative specifically highlights the challenges faced by the army during their campaign and the suffering endured by both soldiers and prisoners during this tumultuous time. The opening of the narrative introduces readers to the context of the North-Western Army’s mission as they gather in Georgetown before embarking on a journey fraught with danger. Atherton shares details of their initial movements, revealing the prevailing tension as they encounter various challenges while trying to reach Fort Wayne. He vividly describes an alarming night during which the soldiers prepared for an anticipated attack, detailing their nerves and the growing anxiety within the camp. This beginning lays the groundwork for the struggles and defeats that are to follow, emphasizing the bravery and resilience of the troops as they face starvation, harsh weather, and fierce enemy resistance, ultimately setting the stage for the narrative's overarching themes of suffering and sacrifice in the fight for American expansion and security. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
Subject United States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Personal narratives
Subject United States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Prisoners and prisons
Subject River Raisin, Battle of the, Monroe, Mich., 1813
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EBook-No. 42368
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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