The Indian's Revenge Or Days Of Honor: Some Appalling Events In The History Of The Sioux (1891)

The Indian's Revenge, also known as Days of Honor: Some Appalling Events in the History of the Sioux, is a historical account of the Sioux tribe's struggle against the United States government and settlers in the late 19th century. Written by Alexander Berghold in 1891, the book chronicles the events leading up to the Sioux Wars, including the Broken Treaty of 1868 and the Black Hills Gold Rush of 1874.Berghold provides a detailed account of the battles between the Sioux and the US Army, including the infamous Battle of Little Bighorn in 1876, where General Custer and his men were defeated by the Sioux. The book also delves into the controversial figure of Sitting Bull, the Sioux leader who played a pivotal role in the tribe's resistance against the US government.Throughout the book, Berghold portrays the Sioux as brave and honorable warriors fighting to defend their land and way of life against the encroachment of white settlers. He also highlights the atrocities committed by the US Army against the Sioux, including the massacre at Wounded Knee in 1890.Overall, The Indian's Revenge is a gripping and informative account of a pivotal moment in American history, shedding light on the complex and often tragic relationship between Native Americans and the US government.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.

Reverend Alexander Berghold was a parish priest in New Ulm, Minnesota and author of several popular books including "Land and People" and "Prairie Roses." Don Heinrich Tolzmann is the president of the Society for German-American Studies, and director of the German-American Studies program at the University of Cincinnati. He lives in Cincinnati.