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

2023
169 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
859-654778596-5 (EAN)

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Fanny Kelly's 'My Captivity Among the Sioux Indians' is a gripping firsthand account of her harrowing experience as a captive of the Sioux tribe during the Plains Indian Wars. Written in a straightforward and detailed narrative style, the book provides valuable insights into the indigenous culture, beliefs, and customs of the Sioux people. Kelly's vivid descriptions of her interactions with tribal members, as well as her daily struggles and fears during captivity, paint a poignant picture of the challenges faced by both captives and captors in times of conflict and turmoil. The book is a poignant reminder of the complexities of Native American history and the impact of colonization on indigenous communities in America. Fanny Kelly's memoir stands out as a valuable historical document that sheds light on a dark chapter in American history. Her courage and resilience in the face of adversity serve as an inspiration to readers who seek to understand the human experience beyond cultural boundaries. 'My Captivity Among the Sioux Indians' is a must-read for anyone interested in Native American history, women's memoirs, and the enduring spirit of survival against all odds.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 22.12.2023
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte ► Regional- / Ländergeschichte
• Schlagworte: 19th century literature • American Frontier • Autobiography • Captivity Narratives • Civil War • cultural assimilation • Empire of the Summer Moon • Female prisoner account • Frontier experiences • gender roles exploration • Karl May • Ken Follett • killers of the flower moon • Lincoln • Native American capture • Native American Literature • Native Roots • Pioneer Woman Memoir • Plains Indians culture • ron chernow • Sioux Indian captivity • sioux indians • survival narrative • survival stories • the lost city of z • Western American literature • Western historical events • Wild West • Wild West encounters • Women authors