The Grattan Massacre: Nebraska History, V37, No. 1, March, 1956

The Grattan Massacre: Nebraska History, V37, No. 1, March, 1956 is a historical account of the Grattan Massacre that took place in Nebraska in 1854. The book is written by Lloyd E. McCann and was published in March 1956. The book covers the events leading up to the massacre, including the tensions between the Native American tribes and the white settlers, as well as the actions of Lieutenant John Grattan, who was sent to negotiate with the Lakota Sioux tribe. The book also describes the massacre itself, which resulted in the deaths of Grattan and his entire detachment, as well as several Native Americans. The aftermath of the massacre is also covered, including the retaliatory attacks by the US Army against the Sioux tribe. The book provides a detailed and informative account of one of the most significant events in the history of Nebraska and the relationship between Native Americans and white settlers in the mid-19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.