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A journal containing an accurate and interesting account of the hardships, sufferings, battles, defeat, and captivity of those heroic Kentucky volunteers and regulars, commanded by General Winchester, in the year 1812-13 / Also, two narratives, by men that were wounded in the battles on the River Raisin, and taken captive by the Indians cover

A journal containing an accurate and interesting account of the hardships, sufferings, battles, defeat, and captivity of those heroic Kentucky volunteers and regulars, commanded by General Winchester, in the year 1812-13 / Also, two narratives, by men that were wounded in the battles on the River Raisin, and taken captive by the Indians

By Elias Darnell
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A firsthand journal of a militia campaign in the 1812 conflict, recounting marches, supply shortages, maneuvers, a decisive defeat, and the subsequent capture and treatment of prisoners by Native forces. The author records daily camp life, battlefield experiences at the River Raisin, and the emotional and physical toll on Kentucky volunteers and regular soldiers. Entries include official orders and organizational details alongside eyewitness observations, and the volume concludes with two appended narratives by wounded men who were taken captive, presented with an emphasis on accuracy and acknowledgment of differing witness recollections.

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Elias Darnell

Elias Darnell was an American author known for his firsthand account of the War of 1812, particularly focusing on the experiences of Kentucky volunteers and regulars. His notable work, "A Journal Containing an Accurate and Interesting Account of the Hardships, Sufferings, Battles, Defeat, and Captivity of Those Heroic Kentucky Volunteers and Regulars, Commanded by General Winchester, in the Year 1812-13," provides a detailed narrative of the challenges faced by soldiers during this tumultuous period. Darnell's writing captures the bravery and struggles of those involved in the conflict, contributing to the historical understanding of the War of 1812 and its impact on American society.

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