The Trail Of Death: Letters Of Benjamin Marie Petit - Hardcover

by Irving McKee (Author)

The Trail of Death: Letters of Benjamin Marie Petit is a historical book written by Irving McKee. The book is a collection of letters written by Benjamin Marie Petit, a Catholic priest who accompanied a group of Potawatomi Indians on their forced removal from Indiana to Kansas in 1838. The removal, known as the Trail of Death, was a tragic event in American history that resulted in the deaths of over 40 Potawatomi people due to disease, starvation, and exhaustion.Petit's letters provide a firsthand account of the Trail of Death, detailing the hardships and suffering endured by the Potawatomi people during their forced relocation. The letters also shed light on Petit's own struggles as he attempted to provide comfort and support to the Potawatomi people, many of whom were his parishioners.In addition to the letters, the book also includes historical context and background information on the Trail of Death, as well as biographical information on Benjamin Marie Petit. The Trail of Death: Letters of Benjamin Marie Petit is a poignant and informative account of a tragic event in American history, and a tribute to the resilience and strength of the Potawatomi people.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.