Publisher's Synopsis
Major Hal Sayr's Diary of the Sand Creek Campaign is a historical book written by Hal Sayr. The book is a personal account of Major Hal Sayr's experience during the Sand Creek campaign, which was a military operation that took place in 1864 in Colorado. The campaign was led by Colonel John Chivington and was aimed at attacking and subduing the Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes who had been causing trouble for the settlers in the area. The book is a diary-style narrative that provides a detailed account of the campaign from Major Sayr's perspective. It covers his experiences from the time he joined the campaign until its conclusion. The author describes the various battles and skirmishes that took place during the campaign, as well as the tactics used by the military and the reactions of the Native American tribes. The book also provides insight into the personal thoughts and feelings of Major Sayr during the campaign. He writes about the moral dilemmas he faced as a soldier, the impact of the campaign on the Native American tribes, and the difficulties of military life in general. Overall, Major Hal Sayr's Diary of the Sand Creek Campaign is a valuable historical document that provides a firsthand account of a significant event in American history. It offers readers a glimpse into the realities of military life during the Civil War era and sheds light on the complex relationships between settlers and Native American tribes in the western United States.This Article Is Contained In Volume XV, Number 2, March 1938 Issue Of The Colorado Magazine. Contents Also Include: Recollections Of The Families Of Gregory And Russell, Colorado's Pioneer Prospectors, W. A. Gaydon; The Neapolitan Jesuits On The Colorado Frontier 1868-1919, J. Manuel Espniosa; And More.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.
