The Indian Captive (Expanded, Annotated) - Couverture souple

Brayton, Matthew

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1519054246 ISBN 13 : 9781519054241

Editeur : Independently published, 2016

Synopsis

The Indian Captive: The True Story of Matthew Brayton is one of the most extraordinary survival narratives of nineteenth-century America. Kidnapped as a boy in frontier Ohio, Matthew Brayton was forced to live among various Native American tribes for an astonishing thirty-four years before his dramatic return to the culture of his birth in 1859—a story that captivated newspapers across the nation.

In his own words, Brayton recounts his years of endurance, adaptation, and transformation within tribal life—from his forced adoption to his struggles to reclaim his lost identity. His firsthand narrative provides rare insight into Native American culture, frontier conflict, and the brutal realities of captivity and survival.

After his return, Brayton’s remarkable story continued when he enlisted in the Union Army at the outbreak of the American Civil War, bringing his life full circle from captive to soldier.

This gripping account stands beside classic captivity stories and Civil War memoirs alike—an essential read for anyone interested in frontier history, Native American encounters, American pioneers, and true-life historical adventures.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Independently published
• Date d'édition: 2016
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1519054246
• ISBN 13: 9781519054241
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 59
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