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Captives Among The Indians

- Firsthand Narratives Of Indian Wars, Customs, Tortures, And Habits Of Life In Colonial Times (1915)

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Captives Among The Indians is a historical book written by Horace Kephart in 1915. The book is a compilation of firsthand narratives from individuals who were captured by Native American tribes during the colonial era. The narratives provide a detailed insight into the Indian wars, customs, tortures, and habits of life during that time.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of Native American culture and history. The first chapter provides an overview of the Indian wars and the reasons behind them. The subsequent chapters delve deeper into the customs and habits of different tribes, including their religious beliefs, social structure, and daily routines.One of the most intriguing aspects of the book is its focus on the experiences of captives. The narratives provide a unique perspective on Native American culture, as seen through the eyes of those who were held captive. The book also includes accounts of torture and other forms of mistreatment that captives endured.Overall, Captives Among The Indians is a fascinating read for anyone interested in Native American history and culture. The firsthand narratives provide a vivid and compelling glimpse into a world that is often overlooked in traditional history books. Horace Kephart's meticulous research and attention to detail make this book a valuable resource for scholars and casual readers alike.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781164734741
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 242
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x18 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 526 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 13. december 2024
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Captives Among The Indians is a historical book written by Horace Kephart in 1915. The book is a compilation of firsthand narratives from individuals who were captured by Native American tribes during the colonial era. The narratives provide a detailed insight into the Indian wars, customs, tortures, and habits of life during that time.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of Native American culture and history. The first chapter provides an overview of the Indian wars and the reasons behind them. The subsequent chapters delve deeper into the customs and habits of different tribes, including their religious beliefs, social structure, and daily routines.One of the most intriguing aspects of the book is its focus on the experiences of captives. The narratives provide a unique perspective on Native American culture, as seen through the eyes of those who were held captive. The book also includes accounts of torture and other forms of mistreatment that captives endured.Overall, Captives Among The Indians is a fascinating read for anyone interested in Native American history and culture. The firsthand narratives provide a vivid and compelling glimpse into a world that is often overlooked in traditional history books. Horace Kephart's meticulous research and attention to detail make this book a valuable resource for scholars and casual readers alike.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.

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