02551cam a22003613u 4500 61291 UtSlPG 20260610134419.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 E011 Tanner, John, 1780?-1847 A Narrative of the Captivity and Adventures of John Tanner (U.S. Interpreter at the Saut de Ste. Marie) : During Thirty Years Residence among the Indians in the Interior of North America Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-02-01 E-text prepared by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) "A Narrative of the Captivity and Adventures of John Tanner" by John Tanner is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The narrative details Tanner's experiences of captivity among the Ojibway Indians after being abducted as a child, as well as his struggle to adapt to life among whites upon his eventual return. The text presumably explores themes of identity, cultural clash, and the hardships faced by those caught between two worlds. The opening of the narrative introduces readers to Tanner's early life and the circumstances of his capture at the age of nine. After a vivid recollection of his family and a sudden change in his life, he describes being taken by the Indians and the harsh treatment he endured as he was integrated into his captors' community. This segment sets the tone for his lengthy captivity, detailing his experiences, shifts in identity, and the significant impact of cultural differences on his life as he transitions from captivity back to the white society. Tanner's story not only serves as a personal memoir but also provides insights into the broader societal issues of race and belonging during that era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Indians of North America -- Languages -- Glossaries, vocabularies, etc. Tanner, John, 1780?-1847 Indian captivities -- North America Ottawa Indians -- History Ojibwa Indians -- History James, Edwin, 1797-1861 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61291 102117 102117