Dakota Dawn: The Decisive First Week of the Sioux Uprising, August 1862
Chronicles the opening week of the 1862 Dakota War using period sources and placing events in their historical setting.
About This Book
This volume examines the first seven days of the Dakota War, also known as the Sioux Uprising, which began in August 1862.
It draws on contemporary records to outline the sequence of events and the immediate military responses.
The narrative situates the conflict within the broader context of mid-nineteenth-century Minnesota.
Readers interested in U.S. frontier history will find a concise presentation of the initial engagements.
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