Publisher's Synopsis
""A Narrative Of The Life Of Mrs. Mary Jemison Who Was Taken By The Indians In The Year 1755"" is a non-fiction book written by James E. Seaver. It is a first-hand account of the life of Mary Jemison, who was taken captive by Native Americans during the French and Indian War in 1755 when she was only 12 years old. The book details her life with the Seneca tribe, her marriage to a Native American man, her experiences during the American Revolution, and her eventual decision to stay with the Seneca tribe for the rest of her life. The book provides a unique perspective on Native American culture and the experiences of captives during this time period. It is a valuable historical document and a fascinating read for anyone interested in Native American history or the early years of America.Full title: A Narrative Of The Life Of Mrs. Mary Jemison Who was taken by the Indians, in the year 1755, when only about twelve years of age, and has continued to reside amongst them to the present time. Containing An Account of the Murder of her Father and his Family; her sufferings; her marriage to two Indians; her troubles with her Children; barbarities of the Indians in the French and Revolutionary Wars; the life of her last Husband, etc.; and many Historical Facts never before published. Carefully taken from her own words, November 29th, 1823.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
