Narrative of My Captivity Among the Sioux Indians
Narrative of My Captivity Among the Sioux Indians
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2019
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BetaNarrative of My Captivity Among the Sioux Indians
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2019170
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
The Great Plains • 1860s
2019
Adult
16-18 years
Super Short Summary
In My Captivity Among the Sioux Indians, Fanny Kelly recounts her harrowing experience of being captured by Sioux Indians in 1864. She navigates the challenges of living among them, detailing the cultural practices she observed and the relationships formed during her captivity, while detailing her resilience and determination to regain freedom.
Challenging
Dark
Mysterious
Emotional
Adventurous
Reviews & Readership
3,700 ratings
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Review Roundup
Narrative of My Captivity Among the Sioux Indians is lauded for its vivid and gripping personal account, offering historical insights into 19th-century Native American life. Some critiques mention its one-sided perspective and dated viewpoints. Despite this, readers find it a fascinating and invaluable record of perseverance and cultural encounter.
Who Should Read Narrative of My Captivity Among the Sioux Indians?
Ideal for history enthusiasts and fans of memoirs, readers of Narrative of My Captivity Among the Sioux Indians by Fanny Kelly will appreciate vivid personal accounts of 19th-century American frontier life. Similar to The Captivity of the Oatman Girls by Lorenzo and Olive Oatman, it appeals to those interested in cultural encounters and survival stories.
3,700 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
170
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
The Great Plains • 1860s
2019
Adult
16-18 years
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