Narrative of the Captivity and Sufferings of Mrs. Hannah Lewis and Her Three Children: Who Were Taken Prisoners by the Indians Near St. Louis, on the

Set against the backdrop of early 19th-century America, this narrative recounts the harrowing experiences of Mrs. Hannah Lewis and her three children, who were captured by Native Americans near St. Louis. The account details the brutal treatment they endured during their captivity. After nearly a year of suffering, Mrs. Lewis and her eldest son manage a daring escape, leaving behind her two youngest children with their captors. The story highlights themes of survival, maternal strength, and the stark realities of frontier life.