Captured By The Indians, Reminiscences Of Pioneer Life In Minnesota

MINNIE BUCE CARRIGAN

Publication: The News Print, 1912, Buffalo Lake, MN

Second printing. Tan Printed wrappers, 48pp. + 20[pp]. The important, first-hand narrative of the experiences of Minnie Buce Carrigan during the Sioux Uprising of 1862. On August 18, 1862, Wilhelmina "Minnie" Busse witnessed the killing of her mother and father, and 3 of her sisters by Sioux Indians at her home in Flora Township, Renville County, Minnesota. Minnie was captured by these same Indians, along with an older brother and younger sister, and held captive until being freed at Camp Release on September 26. She relates much regarding the killing of her family members and neighbors, as well as the cruelty and occasional kindness that she witnessed and experienced during her captivity among many other captive women and children. The additional 20 pages relate the graphic and tragic details of the experiences of other neighbors and their families: Emanuel Reyff, J.G. Lane, Mrs. Ienefeldt, and Justina Boelter. Due to the great rarity of the 1907 first printing, this 1912 printing was believed to be the first printing by many, including Ayer, Supplement 28 and #1715 in the Americana Collection of Herschel Jones. Wear to fragile wrappers along spine. Minor crease to lower fore-corner of front wrapper, a couple of small chips to edges, and some soiling to rear wrapper.Very good. A very scarce first-hand account of captivity among the Sioux.

Inventory Number: 52854