Memoirs Of A Captivity Among The Indians Of North America From Childhood To The Age Of Nineteen (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781428613690)

Memoirs Of A Captivity Among The Indians Of North America From Childhood To The Age Of Nineteen is a first-hand account of the experiences of John D. Hunter, who was captured by Native Americans at the age of seven and spent twelve years living among them. The book is a detailed and vivid description of the daily life, customs, and beliefs of various tribes, as well as the author's personal journey of adapting to a different way of life. Hunter shares his observations on the Native American culture, their language, hunting techniques, and spiritual practices. He also describes the challenges he faced, such as the loss of his family, the struggle to learn the language, and the difficulty of returning to his original culture. The book provides a unique perspective on the interactions between European colonizers and Native Americans during the 18th century. It is an important historical document that sheds light on the complex relationship between two vastly different cultures. Overall, Memoirs Of A Captivity Among The Indians Of North America From Childhood To The Age Of Nineteen is a fascinating and insightful read for anyone interested in Native American history and culture.With Anecdotes Descriptive Of Their Manners And Customs. To Which Is Added, Some Account Of The Soil, Climate, And Vegetable Productions Of The Territory Westward Of The Mississippi.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: John D. Hunter
ISBN-10: 1428613692
ISBN-13: 9781428613690
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/26/2006
Pages: 460
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.48lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.02d