Reproduction of the original: Captives Among the Indians by Mary White Rowlandson
This Newbery Honor book is based on the true story of Mary Jemison, the pioneer known as the “White Woman of the Genesee.” This ebook features an illustrated biography of Lois Lenski including rare images and never-before-seen documents ...
We have to rely on the close contacts, that our ancestors had with the original inhabitants of America. These are first-hand narratives of Indian Wars, Customs, Tortures, and Habits of Life in Colonial Times.
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1915 edition. Excerpt: .
About the Book Books about the History of Native Americans begin with the migration and settlement of the Paleo-Indians in North America, and their development over time.
Puritans among the Indians presents, in modern spelling, the best of the New England narratives.
This important book is thus multidisciplinary in its concept, providing ethnographic, historical, and literary insights into the lives and customs of Native Americans and their captives in the New World.
Captive Among the Indians is a collection of stories written by men who claimed to be captured by native tribes; they are an interesting piece of history.
His captivity narrative, published in 1899 by the Methodist missionary J. J. Methvin, is an invaluable eyewitness description of Plains Indians.
About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work.
Captivity Narratives - Six True Stories of Indian Captivity - American Indian Slaves & Captives. Captivity narratives are stories of people captured by enemies whom they generally consider "uncivilized.