The Narrative of My Captivity Among the Sioux Indians (eBook)

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

Fanny Kelly (Autor)

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2022
169 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654700071-6 (EAN)

Infos

Fanny Kelly's "The Narrative of My Captivity Among the Sioux Indians" is a gripping first-person account that delves into the harrowing experience of captivity amid the social and cultural turmoil of the mid-19th century American frontier. Kelly's prose is both vivid and intimate, offering readers an unfiltered glimpse into her life as a captive. Through detailed descriptions and emotional depth, she artfully conveys the challenges she faced, the relationships she formed, and the resilience required to survive in a challenging environment, all set against the backdrop of the complex interactions between Native Americans and European settlers during a time of significant upheaval. As an author and survivor, Fanny Kelly's reflections are rooted in her own traumatic experiences. Captured by the Sioux in 1856, her narrative not only highlights the harrowing aspects of her captivity but also serves as a testament to her strength and adaptability. Kelly's background as an educated woman of her time adds a unique lens through which she articulates her observations and experiences, enriching the narrative with an exceptional perspective on both cultural exchange and conflict. This compelling narrative is highly recommended for readers interested in American history, anthropology, and personal memoirs. Kelly's insightful and poignant storytelling captivates, offering profound reflections on resilience and the human spirit that remain relevant today. Her work invites further exploration of the often-misunderstood dynamics between Native American tribes and European settlers, making it an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of this historical period.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 17.5.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Neuzeit bis 1918
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte ► Regional- / Ländergeschichte
• Schlagworte: 19th century survival • American pioneer struggles • Civil War • cultural intercultural encounters • Dakota War history • Empire of the Summer Moon • Female captivity account • female frontier experiences • Frontier conflict exploration • Frontier survival narrative • harrowing wilderness journey • Historical captivity memoir • historical memoirs women • Karl May • Ken Follett • killers of the flower moon • Lincoln • Native American cultural encounter • Native American Culture • Native American experience • Native Roots • Pioneer Woman Memoir • resilience human spirit • ron chernow • Sioux captivity narrative • Sioux Indian captivity • Survival against odds • the lost city of z • Wild West • wild west history