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Indian Captivity Narratives Collection gathers three powerful firsthand accounts of capture, survival, displacement, and return on the American frontier. Together these works offer a revealing, often painful view of colonial and frontier America, religious interpretation, cultural encounter, and the literary tradition of captivity narratives.

The Westward Expansion Masterworks Collection gathers eleven firsthand accounts, histories, memoirs, and narratives from the American frontier.

"Narrative of my captivity among the Sioux Indians: with a brief account of General Sully's Indian expedition in 1864, bearing upon events occurring in my captivity" "I was a member of a small company of emigrants, who were attacked by an overwhelming force of hostile Sioux, which resulted in the death of a large proportion of the party, in my own capture, and a horrible captivity of five months' duration. Of my thrilling adventures and experience during this season of terror and privation, I propose to give a plain, unvarnished narrative, hoping the reader will be more interested in facts ...

Immerse yourself in the profound narratives of survival, cultural exchange, and the complexities of captivity as you explore the theme of 'Narrative of Captivity Among The Sioux.' This podcast invites listeners to delve into a rotating collection of captivating audiobooks that illuminate the experiences of those who encountered the Sioux tribe, highlighting themes of resilience and adaptation in the face of adversity. Each day, a new complete audiobook is featured, offering diverse perspectives on the intersection of Native American culture and the trials faced by captives. This is not a ...

Fanny Kelly (1845-1904) was a North American pioneer captured by the Sioux and held captive for five months. Her ill-fated party was attacked by chief Ottawa on the Oregon Trail. She escaped when Sihasapa people took her to Fort Sully.