Nine Years Among the Indians, 1870-1879: The Story of the Captivity and Life of a Texan Among the Indians
Nine Years Among the Indians, 1870-1879: The Story of the Captivity and Life of a Texan Among the Indians
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2017115
Book • Nonfiction
Texas • 1870s
2017
Adult
14+ years
Super Short Summary
Nine Years Among the Indians, 1870-1879 is the autobiographical account of Herman Lehmann, who, as a young person, was taken by Native Americans. The narrative details his experiences of cultural assimilation, survival, and adaptation during his years living among the Apache and Comanche tribes. Lehmann's story provides insight into both Native American life and his personal resilience.
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Nine Years Among the Indians, 1870-1879 is praised for its vivid firsthand account of cultural immersion and survival, offering valuable historical insights. Readers appreciate its raw and honest narrative, although some find the writing style inconsistent. The book's depiction of frontier life and Native American cultures is compelling, despite occasional historical bias.
Who Should Read Nine Years Among the Indians, 1870-1879: The Story of the Captivity and Life of a Texan Among the Indians?
Readers interested in firsthand historical accounts, such as those who enjoy Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee by Dee Brown, would be captivated by Nine Years Among the Indians, 1870-1879. These readers appreciate personal narratives and cultural exchanges in 19th-century America.
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Herman Lehmann was captured by Apache Indians when he was just 11 years old and lived with them for several years before eventually living among the Comanche, gaining profound insight into both cultures.
The memoir provides a unique first-person perspective on indigenous cultures during a time of great upheaval, as it documents Lehmann's transformation from a captured settler boy to an accepted member of the tribes.
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Lehmann’s story has fascinated researchers and historians because it reveals the complexities of identity and assimilation, highlighting how he struggled between his Native and Anglo-American identities after returning to American society.
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Book • Nonfiction
Texas • 1870s
2017
Adult
14+ years
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