My Captivity Among the Sioux Indians (eBook)

With a Brief Account of General Sully's Indian Expedition in 1864

Fanny Kelly (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2022
169 Seiten
Musaicum Books (Verlag)
406-633811424-2 (EAN)

Infos

Fanny Kelly's 'My Captivity Among the Sioux Indians' is a gripping firsthand account of her abduction by Sioux Indians during the Plains Indian Wars. Written in a vivid and detailed style, Kelly recounts her harrowing experiences, providing a valuable insight into the cultural clash and violence of the era. The book is a poignant reflection on resilience, survival, and the complexity of human nature in times of adversity. Kelly's narrative is both a historical document and a literary masterpiece, with its descriptive language and emotional depth capturing the reader's imagination. The book is a valuable addition to the canon of captivity narratives, shedding light on Native American history and the impact of colonization on indigenous peoples. Fanny Kelly's personal experience as a captive of the Sioux Indians inspired her to write this compelling memoir. Her unique perspective as a white woman living among Native Americans adds depth and nuance to her storytelling. Kelly's courage and strength in the face of unimaginable challenges make her a remarkable figure in American history, and her memoir serves as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. I highly recommend 'My Captivity Among the Sioux Indians' to readers interested in Native American history, captivity narratives, and personal accounts of survival. Fanny Kelly's powerful and moving story offers a valuable glimpse into a dark chapter of American history, shedding light on the complexities of cross-cultural interactions and the enduring impact of frontier conflicts.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 4.1.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte ► Regional- / Ländergeschichte
• Schlagworte: Civil War • Cultural Exchange Adventures • Empire of the Summer Moon • Female Captive Narrative • Frontier Survival Story • Frontier Women's History • Historical Nonfiction Account • Karl May • Ken Follett • killers of the flower moon • Lincoln • native american captivity • Native Roots • Pioneer Woman Memoir • Resilience in Captivity • ron chernow • Sioux Indian Encounter • the lost city of z • Wild West • Wild West Experience