Captives Among The Indians Firsthand Narratives Of Indian Wars, Customs, Tortures, And Habits Of Life In Colonial Times (1915)

Captives Among The Indians is a book written by Horace Kephart and originally published in 1915. The book is a collection of firsthand narratives from individuals who were captured by Native American tribes during the colonial period in North America. The narratives provide insight into the customs, wars, tortures, and habits of life among the Native American tribes during this time. The stories are told from the perspective of the captives, who were often taken as prisoners of war or as a result of raids on colonial settlements. Kephart's book includes narratives from a variety of individuals, including men, women, and children, who were captured by different tribes across North America. The book also provides historical context and background information on the various tribes and their interactions with colonial settlers. Overall, Captives Among The Indians is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of Native American tribes and their relationships with colonial settlers during the early years of North American colonization.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.