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100 1 _aTanner, John,
_d1780?-1847
245 1 2 _aA Narrative of the Captivity and Adventures of John Tanner (U.S. Interpreter at the Saut de Ste. Marie) :
_bDuring Thirty Years Residence among the Indians in the Interior of North America
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-02-01
508 _aE-text prepared by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aIndians of North America -- Languages -- Glossaries, vocabularies, etc.
653 _aTanner, John, 1780?-1847
653 _aIndian captivities -- North America
653 _aOttawa Indians -- History
653 _aOjibwa Indians -- History
700 1 _aJames, Edwin,
_d1797-1861
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61291
999 _c102117
_d102117