My Captivity Among the Sioux Indians

by Fanny Kelly

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New York & Chicago, USA: Citadel Press, 1973. A True Narratve of the Capture of Fanny Kelly by the Indians in 1864. Incl. illustrations. A reprint originally published in 19th century (1871, Mutual Publishing Co., Hartford, Conn.) amid charges of plagiarism. [Also Corinth Books in 1962] Nice account of life among the Ogalala (Santee) Sioux on the Great Plains just before it disappeared. Descriptions of religious celebrations, healing plants, dwellings and food preparation. A summary of the history of the Captured by Indians genre in the Introduction by Jules Zanger (U. of Chicago & IIT). A complete and exact reissue of the original edition including original illustrations. Book in VG conditon, shows scuffing and rubbing wear and slight wear and yellowing of edges. . First Thus. Trade Paperback. Very Good/No Jacket. Illus. by Gary Friedman. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.