Narrative of My Captivity Among the Sioux Indians - With a Brief Account of General Sully's Indian Expedition in 1864, Bearing Upon Events Occurring in my Captivity

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This memoir recounts a woman's harrowing experiences during the westward expansion, detailing her capture and subsequent captivity by Native Americans. It highlights her husband's daring escape, her plans for rescue, and the intense suffering she endured. The narrative includes vivid descriptions of battles, negotiations for her ransom, and encounters with other captives. The author reflects on her ordeal, the customs of the Native Americans, and the brutal realities of frontier life, culminating in her eventual freedom and a poignant retrospective on her journey.