Seven and Nine Years Among the Camanches and Apaches - Edwin Eastman - Bog

""Seven and Nine Years Among the Camanches and Apaches: An Autobiography"" is a book written by Edwin Eastman, detailing his experiences living among Native American tribes in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles his time spent with the Comanche and Apache tribes, including his capture by the Comanche at the age of 15, and his subsequent adoption into the tribe. Eastman provides a unique perspective on Native American life, culture, and customs, as he was able to observe and participate in their daily activities firsthand. He also details the conflicts and tensions between the Native American tribes and the United States government and settlers, including the brutal treatment of Native Americans by the US Army.Throughout the book, Eastman reflects on his own personal growth and transformation, as he navigates the challenges of living in a foreign culture and eventually returning to his own. The autobiography offers a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal period in American history and the complex relationships between Native Americans and white settlers.1874. This work entails the autobiographical account of Edwin Eastman's nine year stint with the Camanche and Apache Indians. In these chapters, Eastman details the trials and sufferings of those who were snatched from their homes and carried off to the mountain fastnesses of these Indians. He believes that the experiences of his wife and himself, during their captivity among the Camanches and Apaches, will serve as a prototype of many similar cases. Illustrated.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.