This book provides a first-hand account of the 1812 Fort Dearborn massacre in Chicago and the events that led up to it. The author, who was a survivor of the attack, describes the tensions between Native American tribes and settlers that ultimately erupted in violence. It offers a unique perspective on the early history of Chicago and the conflicts that shaped the region. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.