Kephart, Horace 1862-1931 creator Bressani, Francesco Giuseppe 1612-1672 Harbison, Massy 1770- Rowlandson, Mary White 1635?-1711 Smith, James 1737-1812 text utu 2014 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Captives Among the Indians: First-hand Narratives of Indian Wars, Customs, Tortures, and Habits of Life in Colonial Times," edited by Horace Kephart, is a historical account published in the early 20th century. This collection presents personal narratives from individuals who were captured by Native American tribes, detailing their experiences, cultural observations, and the conflicts that characterized colonial America. The book highlights various accounts of captivity, each providing a unique perspective on the lives of both the captives and the indigenous peoples during a tumultuous period. The beginning of the text introduces Colonel James Smith, who recounts his experiences from 1755 to 1759 when he fell victim to an Indian ambush and was taken prisoner by a group of Delaware Indians. The narrative details his initial capture, the treatment he received from his captors, and his subsequent adoption into their tribe, where he learned their customs and way of life. Smith describes the challenges he faced, including surviving harsh conditions and forming meaningful relationships with the people he once considered enemies. As he navigates his dual identity as both a captive and a member of the tribe, the opening portion sets the stage for a deeper exploration of intercultural interactions during this historically significant era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Colonel James Smith's life among the Delawares, 1755-1759 -- Father Bressani's captivity among the Iroquois, 1644 -- Captivity of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson among the Indians of Massachusetts, 1676 -- Capture and escape of Mercy Harbison, 1792. Release date is 2014-02-16 Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Indian captivities -- Northeastern States E011 Original publication data not identified 15006233 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44934 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44934 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134030.0 44934