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Indian Captivity: A True Narrative Of The Capture Of Rev. O.M. Spencer, By The Indians: In The Neighborhood Of Cincinnati

Indian Captivity: A True Narrative Of The Capture Of Rev. O.M. Spencer, By The Indians: In The Neighborhood Of Cincinnati

M. Spencer, Oliver

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Literary FiguresGeneral ReferenceRegional: West

ISBN10: 9354488633
ISBN13: 9789354488634
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Mar 15 2021
Pages: 164
Weight: 0.55
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A boy is seized on the edge of the Ohio wilderness and carried into an unknown world. In this true indian captivity narrative, later set down by Rev. Oliver M. Spencer, the perils and fragile mercies of early Ohio frontier life unfold in stark, unforgettable detail. Set against the raw landscapes of the early Ohio Valley frontier in late 18th century America, it is at once a classic frontier narrative, a wilderness survival story, and a searching account of native american captivity experienced from the inside. Every detail feels startlingly close. Told as an early American memoir by a man of faith looking back on his youth, Spencer's narrative traces the fear, adaptation, and uneasy understanding that grow during his time among his captors and his return to the world he once knew. The result is a vital document for american history students, for fans of Mary Rowlandson and other foundational captivity voices, and for frontier literature collections and any serious native american history collection. Beyond its historical testimony to frontier conflict near Cincinnati, the work explores memory, cultural collision, resilience, and the making of character at the edge of empire. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

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