This powerful and haunting memoir tells the story of a young girl, captured by the Osage Indians in the early 19th century, and her struggle to survive and escape. Written by Elias Cornelius, an eyewitness to the events, the book is a vivid and detailed account of life among the Osage, as well as a compelling story of one girl's courage in the face of overwhelming adversity. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important,...