Description: This book plunges you into the heart of the Texas frontier, a land teeming with both opportunity and danger. Through the gripping narrative of one pioneer's experience as a captive of the Lipan Indians, the author unveils a world where daily life was a constant struggle against the elements and the threat of violence. The story unfolds against the backdrop of westward expansion, offering a glimpse into the complex and often fraught relationship between settlers and indigenous populations. The author's vivid descriptions transport you to a time when survival hinged on resilience, resourcefulness, and an intimate understanding of the natural world. More than just a tale of adventure, this book delves into themes of loss, resilience, and the enduring power of human connection. It invites you to consider the sacrifices made by those who came before, paving the way for the present-day realities of the American West. Ultimately, this book serves as a powerful testament to the human spirit's ability to persevere even in the face of unimaginable hardship. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Fiction
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Number of Pages: 118
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Book Title: Buckelew : The Indian Captive, or the Life Story of F. M. Bucklew While a Captive among the Lipan Indians in the Western Wilds of Frontier Texas (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Item Height: 0.2 in
Topic: Action & Adventure
Publication Year: 2017
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Fiction
Item Weight: 6.1 Oz
Author: Seth Emmet Banta
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback