Publisher's Synopsis
""Girl Captives of the Cheyennes"" is a non-fiction book written by Grace E. Meredith. The book is based on a true story of the capture and rescue of four pioneer girls in 1874 by the Cheyenne tribe. The book narrates the story of how the girls were taken captive by the Cheyenne tribe during a raid on their homestead in Kansas. The girls were then taken to the Cheyenne village where they were held captive for several months. The book describes the harsh conditions the girls had to endure during their captivity, including the brutal treatment they received from their captors. The book also narrates the efforts made by the girls' families and the government to rescue them. The rescue mission was led by Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer, who was then a young officer in the US Army. The book describes how Custer and his men were able to track down the Cheyenne village and rescue the girls. ""Girl Captives of the Cheyennes"" is a gripping account of the resilience and courage of the pioneer girls who were able to survive their captivity and the daring rescue mission that saved them. The book is a testament to the bravery of the girls and the men who risked their lives to save them. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the American West and the struggles of the pioneers who settled there.""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.
