Hawk, The White Indian: The Captivity Of David Aiken

By Phillips D. Carleton

Book Overview

Hawk, The White Indian: The Captivity Of David Aiken is a historical fiction novel written by Phillips D. Carleton. The book follows the story of David Aiken, a young boy who is captured by a group of Native Americans during the French and Indian War. David is taken in by the tribe and raised as one of their own, eventually earning the name ""Hawk"" for his bravery and skill as a hunter.As David grows older, he becomes increasingly torn between his loyalty to his adopted family and his desire to return to his white heritage. When he is finally given the opportunity to escape and return home, he must decide whether to leave behind the life he has come to know and love.The novel is set against the backdrop of the French and Indian War, a pivotal moment in American history. Carleton's vivid descriptions of life among the Native Americans provide a unique perspective on this time period, and the novel explores themes of identity, loyalty, and cultural conflict.Overall, Hawk, The White Indian: The Captivity Of David Aiken is a gripping tale of survival and self-discovery that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and adventure stories alike.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: 1163185507
• ISBN13: 9781163185506
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"