Captured by the Indians: 15 Firsthand Accounts, 1750-1870
- ISBN-10
- 0486249018
- ISBN-13
- 9780486249018
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 378
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1961
- Publisher
- Courier Corporation
- Author
- Frederick Drimmer
Description
Pioneers describe their experiences as captives of the Indians and portray Indian society and culture
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