Life Of F. M. Buckelew: The Indian Captive

The Life of F. M. Buckelew: The Indian Captive is an autobiographical account of the author's life as a captive of Native American tribes in the mid-19th century. F. M. Buckelew recounts his experiences of being taken captive at the age of 12 and living among different tribes for over a decade. He describes his struggles to adapt to their way of life, the challenges he faced in learning their language and customs, and the friendships he formed with some of his captors.Buckelew's narrative provides a unique perspective on the interactions between Native Americans and white settlers during a tumultuous period in American history. He describes the conflicts and misunderstandings that arose between the two groups and the harsh treatment he and other captives received at the hands of some Native American tribes.Despite the difficulties he faced, Buckelew's account is also a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. He describes his eventual release from captivity and his efforts to rebuild his life and reconnect with his family. The Life of F. M. Buckelew: The Indian Captive is a powerful and moving memoir that offers a rare glimpse into a little-known chapter of American history.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.

Author: F. M. Buckelew
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: 03/01/2007
Pages: 192
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.64lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d
ISBN: 9781432628741

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