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The Fighting Parson: Biography Of Colonel John M. Chivington

The Fighting Parson: Biography Of Colonel John M. Chivington

Craig, Reginald S.

Hardcover

Military BiographiesFiction AnthologiesCivil War Period (1850-1877)

ISBN10: 1258047497
ISBN13: 9781258047498
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Jun 25 2011
Pages: 296
Weight: 1.33
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Fighting Parson: Biography Of Colonel John M. Chivington is a book written by Reginald S. Craig. It is a detailed account of the life of Colonel John M. Chivington, who was a controversial figure in American history. Chivington was a Methodist minister who later became a military leader during the American Civil War and the Indian Wars of the 1860s. He is best known for leading the infamous Sand Creek Massacre in 1864, where over 150 Cheyenne and Arapaho Native Americans were killed, including women and children. The book delves into Chivington's early life as a Methodist preacher, his military career, and his role in the Sand Creek Massacre. It also explores the political and cultural climate of the time, including the tensions between settlers and Native Americans, and the government's policies towards them. The author, Reginald S. Craig, provides a balanced and thorough analysis of Chivington's life, examining both his accomplishments and his failures. He also offers insights into the historical context of Chivington's actions, and the impact they had on American history. Overall, The Fighting Parson is a well-researched and informative biography that sheds light on a controversial figure in American history, and the events that shaped the country during the 19th century.Great West And Indian Series V17.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.

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