A Survivor's Recollections of the Whitman Massacre (eBook)

Matilda Sager (Autor)

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2022
51 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654705031-5 (EAN)

Infos

In "A Survivor's Recollections of the Whitman Massacre," Matilda Sager offers a visceral and poignant narrative that chronicles her harrowing experiences during a pivotal and tragic event in American history. Written in a vivid first-person style, Sager's account blends memoir with historical commentary, immersing readers in the cultural and social dynamics of 19th-century frontier life. The richly descriptive prose serves not only to document the emotional turmoil of loss and survival but also situates the Whitman Massacre within the broader context of Native American and settler relations, capturing the profound complexities that defined this period. Matilda Sager, one of the few survivors of the Whitman Massacre, imbues her writing with firsthand knowledge and emotional depth. Her unique perspective as a woman navigating the tumult of a nation at odds with itself provides a compelling lens through which to explore themes of resilience and community. Sager's experiences as a member of the Whitman mission highlight her courage and perceptiveness in an era when women's voices were often marginalized. This powerful testament to survival and the human spirit is recommended for readers interested in both history and personal narrative. Sager's work illuminates the often-overlooked stories of women in the frontier, making it an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of American history through personal experiences.

Autor

Matilda Sager Delaney (1839–1928) remains a historically significant figure, best known for her eyewitness account in 'A Survivor's Recollections of the Whitman Massacre'. The book serves as both a poignant memoir and a vital historical document which details the tragic 1847 event at the Whitman mission in what is now Washington state. Matilda was one of the youngest survivors of the massacre, during which Marcus Whitman, his wife Narcissa, and several others were killed. Orphaned by the event, she and her siblings were subsequently adopted by the Whitman survivors, and later by other families. Her writings provide a unique child's perspective on the frontier life and the turbulent interactions between European-American settlers and the local Native American population. Matilda's narrative is not only an important source on the Whitman Massacre itself but also contributes to our understanding of the complex cultural and political dynamics of the time. Her work is characterised by a straightforward, poignant prose, which brings to life the experiences of the survivors and offers a personal view of historical events that shaped the Pacific Northwest. Although not prolific, her sole work remains an important piece of American literary and historical record, often referenced by scholars studying the period and the history of the American West.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 2.6.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Neuzeit bis 1918
• Schlagworte: 1802-1847 • 19th Century America • 19th Century American History • American pioneer diaries • Cultural conflicts narrative • emotional historical perspectives • Family journey west • Female pioneer voice • Frontier Life Challenges • frontier life literature • Frontier narrative • historical accounts of the West • Historical memoir • historical survivor account • Marcus • Matilda Sager memoir • native american conflict • Native American history novels • Native American relations • Old West true stories • Oregon Trail • Oregon Trail history • Pacific Northwest History • pioneer experience • pioneer narratives • poignant personal memoir • resilience in tragedy • settler experiences • Survivor's perspective • Tragic event recollections • western settlement • Whitman • Whitman Massacre books