Narrative Of My Captivity Among The Sioux Indians (1856) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164334675)

""Narrative Of My Captivity Among The Sioux Indians"" is a memoir written by Fanny Kelly in 1856. The book details her capture and captivity by the Sioux Indians during the mid-19th century. Kelly was traveling with her husband and a group of other pioneers when they were attacked by the Sioux. Her husband was killed, and Kelly was taken captive, along with her young daughter. The book describes her experiences living among the Sioux, including their customs, traditions, and daily life. Kelly also details her attempts to escape, and the difficulties she faced in doing so. The book provides a unique perspective on the interactions between Native American tribes and white settlers during the westward expansion of the United States. It is a gripping and emotional account of one woman's struggle for survival in a hostile and unfamiliar environment.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: Fanny Kelly
ISBN-10: 1164334670
ISBN-13: 9781164334675
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 308
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.37lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d