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The Captured
A True Story of Abduction by Indians on the Texas Frontier
by Scott Zesch
ISBN: 0312317875
ISBN-13: 9780312317874
Format: Hardcover
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Publisher: St Martins Pr
Published date: 2004
Edition: 1th edition
Size: 5.75 x 8.5 inches
Weight: 1.25 pounds
Pages: 362
Publisher's Notes
A descendant of a white man who embraced Native American culture after his capture in 1870 recounts the author's research into his great-great-great grandfather's life as well of the lives of eight other child captives, offering insight into how and why non-native captives became fiercely loyal members of the tribes into which they were adopted.
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The Captured
Zesch, Scott
St. Martin's Press, 2004-11-01. Hardcover. Like New. BookCloseouts scratch & dent version. New book that may have some cosmetic damage (i.e. shelf-wear, torn or missing dust jacket, dented corner...). Otherwise excellent specimen - guaranteed! ( more information) Offered by BookCloseouts.com (Canada)
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THE CAPTURED: A True Story of Abduction by Indians on the Texas Frontier
Zesch, Scott
Gordonsville, Virginia, U.S.A.: St Martins Pr, 2004 WHITE JACKET. 362 PAGES. PHOTO SECTION. VERY LIGHT TANNING AT EXTREME PAGE EDGES, DOES NOT AFFECT TEXT. BOOK IS CLEAN, BRIGHT AND SECURE.. Book Club (BCE/BOMC). Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. HISTORY. ( more information) Offered by Jacque Mongelli (United States)
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THE CAPTURED: A True Story of Abduction By Indians on the Texas Frontier
Zesch, Scott
St. Martin's Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket 2004. Hardcover. Light edgewear to jacket, light soiling outer edge of pages, a little corner bumping. Interior pages clean & unmarked. b/w photos. 362 pages.From the Publisher "On New Year's Day in 1870, ten-year-old Adolph Korn was kidnapped by an Apache raiding party. Traded to Comaches, he thrived in the rough, nomadic existence, quickly becoming one of the tribe's fiercest warriors. Forcibly returned to his parents after three years, Korn never adjusted to life in white society. He spent his last years living in a cave, all but forgotten by his family. That is, until Scott Zesch stumbled over his great-great-great uncle's grave. Determined to understand how such a ""good boy"" could have become Indianized so completely, Zesch traveled across the west, digging through archives, speaking with Comanche elders, and tracking eight other child captives from the region with hauntingly similar experiences. With a historians' rigor and a novelists' eye, Zesch paints a vivid portrait of life on the Texas frontier in The Captured and offers one of the few nonfiction accounts of captivity. "; 001076; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall . ( more information) Offered by Ravenswood Books (Canada)
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The Captured: A True Story of Abduction by Indians on the Texas Frontier
Zesch, Scott
Gordonsville, Virginia, U.S.A.: St Martins Pr, 2004. Pages are tight, bright and clean. Binding firm and straight, sewn signatures. Boards, spine, edges and corners good+. No conspicuous wear. 362 pages, notes, bibliography, acknowledgments & indexed. If needed for reference, analysis, dissertation, lucubrations or enjoyment this is the one. Jacket in a crystal-clear polyester protector sleeve. B/W photos.. Number Line 1098765. Black Boards. Very Good/Very Good Not Clipped No Price. 8 1/2 X 5 3/4. Book Club ??. ( more information) Offered by Charles E. Peck (United States)
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The Captured: A True Story of Abduction by Indians on the Texas Frontier by
Scott Zesch
St. Martin's Press, 2004-11-10. Hardcover. Very Good. First Edition. Ex library book w/ stickers and stamps. Great condition. Appears unread. No marks/underlines/highlights. Pages are clean and tight. Satisfaction guaranteed! Shipping within 24 hours! ( more information) Offered by XYZBOOK (United States)
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The Captured
Zesch, Scott
New York: St Martin's Press, 2004. HC,362pp The story of Adolph Korn who was abducted by Comanche Indians in 1870 aged ten and of other Indian captives on the texas border. In very good condition with a very good DJ As new.. Hard Cover. As New/As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by Bronx Books (Canada)
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The Captured: A True story of Abduction by Indians on the Texas Frontier
Scott Zesch
New York & Evanston, Illinois USA: St. Martin's Press, 2004 FIRST EDITION. A Dramatic Narratve of the Capture of 9 children by the Commanche and Apache Indians of the Texas Hill country including Adolph Korn, an ancestor of the author. Examines why so many of them assimilated and so strongly identified with the nomadic life and culture of the Plains Indians. When returned to his parents Korn maintained his Commanche identity and never found a place in white society, living his last years alone in a cave, forgotten by his family. A summary of the history of the region including the unusual close ties between the Commanche and the German settlers. Book in Fine conditon with one pin spot on title page; slight creasing on half title page, black boards with gold lettering on spine. Dust jacket As New. Incl. illustrations. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/As New. Illus. by . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by Spirit Tomes and Treasures (United States)
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The Captured A True Story of Abduction by Indians on the Texas Frontier
Adams, Michael
St. Martin's Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2004. Stated First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312317875 . Photographs; 1.4 x 8.2 x 5.9 Inches; 384 pages; <div><div>On New Year's Day in 1870, ten-year-old Adolph Korn was kidnapped by an Apache raiding party. Traded to Comaches, he thrived in the rough, nomadic existence, quickly becoming one of the tribe's fiercest warriors. Forcibly returned to his parents after three years, Korn never adjusted to life in white society. He spent his last years in a cave, all but forgotten by his family. </div><div><br>That is, until Scott Zesch stumbled over his own great-great-great uncle's grave. Determined to understand how such a "good boy" could have become Indianized so completely, Zesch travels across the west, digging through archives, speaking with Comanche elders, and tracking eight other child captives from the region with hauntingly similar experiences. With a historians rigor and a novelists eye, Zesch paints a vivid portrait of life on the Texas frontier, offering a rare account of captivity. </div></div> ***Gift Quality*** . ( more information) Offered by Aurum Books (United States)
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THE CAPTURED: A True Story of Abduction by Indians on the Texas Frontier
Zesch, Scott
Gordonsville: St Martins Press, 2004. 362 pp., map, photos, index. The story of Adolph Korn & eight other children who were abducted by Comanches & Apaches in the Texas hill country. The book has received awards as the best book on Texas published in the last two years.. ISBN: 0312317875. 1st., 1st Prtg.. Fine/Fine. HISTORY, INDIANS, TEXANA. ( more information) Offered by The Wright Collection (United States)
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THE CAPTURED: A True Story of Abduction by Indians on the Texas Frontier
Zesch, Scott
Gordonsville: St Martins Press, 2004. 362 pp., map, photos, index. The story of Adolph Korn & eight other children who were abducted by Comanches & Apaches in the Texas hill country. The book has received awards as the best book on Texas published in the last two years.. ISBN: 0312317875. 1st., 1st Prtg.. Fine/Fine. HISTORY, INDIANS, TEXANA. ( more information) Offered by The Wright Collection (United States)
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THE CAPTURED: A True Story of Abduction by Indians on the Texas Frontier
Zesch, Scott
Gordonsville: St Martins Press, 2004. 362 pp., map, photos, index. The story of Adolph Korn & eight other children who were abducted by Comanches & Apaches in the Texas hill country. The book has received awards as the best book on Texas published in the last two years.. ISBN: 0312317875. 1st., 1st Prtg.. Fine/Fine. HISTORY, INDIANS, TEXANA. ( more information) Offered by The Wright Collection (United States)
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