918: The Monmouth Steamboat Disaster
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Tragedy on the Mississippi: The Monmouth Collision
This chapter details the catastrophic collision of the steamboat Monmouth and another ship, resulting in a chaotic scramble for survival among passengers. Set against the backdrop of the Trail of Tears, the narrative underscores the tragic losses endured by Indigenous peoples during this dark period in history.
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