A correct and authentic narrative of the Indian war in Florida with a description of Maj. Dade's massacre, and an account of the extreme suffering, for want of provision, of the army—having been obliged to eat horses' and dogs' flesh, &c, &c.

A vivid first‑hand account brings the early days of the Florida Seminole War to life, beginning with the shocking news that reached New Orleans in January 1836. The narrative traces the chain of violence sparked by the release of a defiant chief, whose retaliation ignites murders, raids, and the infamous massacre of Major Dade’s command. It captures the urgency felt by civilians as they rally to form a regiment, detailing the rapid enlistment of seven hundred Louisiana volunteers and their hurried march to the Gulf Coast.

The author then follows the troops aboard steamboats to Tampa Bay, describing the battered town’s ruins, the displaced families seeking refuge on ships, and the uneasy nights spent under live‑oak shadows. The vivid scenes of watch‑fires, nervous sentries, and the clatter of muskets convey the mix of fear and determination that defined the soldiers’ first experiences in the hostile wilderness. This compelling chronicle offers listeners a direct window into the conflict’s opening turmoil and the resolve of those who answered the call.