Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Native American Massacres For Western Wednesday...!

The killing of native Americans was not uncommon in the early days of the settlers of the West.

Many times the attacks took place while the men of the tribe were out hunting for food, leaving mostly women and children alone and unprotected. Here is the sad tale of one such attack.

Three Knolls Massacre


Photo credit: Saxton T. Pope

By 1865, the Yana tribe’s population had dwindled to fewer than 100 in northern California around Lassen Peak. After the murders of several nearby white people during a raid, hunters tracked the culprits to Three Knolls, where the Native Americans slept.

Determined to rid the area of any remaining natives, the settlers attacked, killing dozens of Native Americans. Only a handful escaped.

A Yana tribesman named Ishi was present at the massacre as a small child, and he and his family eventually hid in some nearby mountains for almost 40 years. 1n 1911, he emerged as a frail, elderly man—the last of his people—to tell his fantastical story.

Just another example of how cruel and unjust the waging of war between the settlers and Native Americans could be. I wonder if we have learned anything at all about justice after all these years, or have we merely changed our focus to other groups and countries? Food for thought, isn't it?

Coffee out on the patio this morning.

10 comments:

Gorges Smythe said...

Another case of "MIGHT makes right!"

HermitJim said...

Hey Gorges...
Seems to be the case, doesn't it?
Thanks for stopping by this morning!

Judy said...

" I wonder if we have learned anything at all about justice after all these years..." Sad to say but I don't think so.

Was hungry for some of my great-aunt's Peanut Butter Meringue Pie. Anybody care for a piece to go with our coffee?

HermitJim said...

Hey Judy...
Oh man! That pie sounds just too good to pass up! I may need more than one slice!
Thanks for coming over today!

linda m said...

I think we have just changed our Focus as we are still "slaughtering" anything that stands in our way . That pie sure sounds good Judy, I'll have a slice.

Chickenmom said...

Lots of ugly history out there. It should not be hidden, but learned from.

HermitJim said...

Hey Linda...
I do believe you're right. Seems to be our way these days.
Thanks for coming over today!


Hey Phyllis...
Yes, it should be learned from. Unfortunately, we seem to never do that!
Thanks for stopping by today!

JO said...

Unfortunately I don't see that much has changed except it doesn't matter who it is they just kill. It is a sad state.

I would love to sit on the patio I have never heard of that pie before so I would love a slice

Dizzy-Dick said...

Of all the atrocities that have happened in the past, we didn't seem to learn anything form any of them. Humanity keeps repeating the evils against itself.

Croft said...

There is no "making up" for this. No "apology" or "regrets" mean anything. All we can do is hang our heads in shame.