JOURNAL ARTICLE

Little-Known Accounts of the Lawrence Massacre.

  • Published In: Kansas History, 2024, v. 47, n. 1. P. 19 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Haynes, William D. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article "Little-Known Accounts of the Lawrence Massacre" edited by William D. Haynes provides an overview of the Lawrence Massacre, a significant event during the Civil War. It discusses the raid led by Confederate guerrilla leader William C. Quantrill on Lawrence, Kansas, in August 1863, resulting in the destruction of the city and the deaths of at least 150 people. The article focuses on three lesser-known accounts written by survivors, which offer valuable firsthand narratives and corroborative details of the event. The text emphasizes the devastating impact of the massacre on civilians and the subsequent crackdown on Confederate sympathizers. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Kansas History. 2024/03, Vol. 47, Issue 1, p19
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0149-9114
  • Accession Number:177120346
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