Captured And Branded By The Camanche Indians In The Year 1860: A True Narrative (1876)

By Edwin Eastman

Book Overview

Captured and Branded by the Camanche Indians in the Year 1860: A True Narrative is a memoir written by Edwin Eastman, detailing his experiences being taken captive by the Comanche Indians in 1860. The book was originally published in 1876 and is a first-hand account of Eastman's time with the Comanche tribe. Eastman was a young man at the time of his capture and spent several months living with the Comanche, learning their ways and customs. He was eventually rescued by a group of Texas Rangers and returned to his family, but his time with the Comanche left a lasting impression on him. The book provides a unique insight into the life and culture of the Comanche people, as well as the experiences of captives taken by Native American tribes during the 19th century. It also sheds light on the conflicts between settlers and Native Americans during this time period. Overall, Captured and Branded by the Camanche Indians in the Year 1860: A True Narrative is an important historical document and a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of the American West and Native American culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163924156
• ISBN13: 9781163924150
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 20 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"