Seven And Nine Years Among The Camanches And Apaches An Autobiography - Edwin Eastman - Bog

Seven and Nine Years Among the Camanches and Apaches is a personal narrative written by Edwin Eastman, which details his experiences during his time living with and among the American Indian tribes of the Camanches and Apaches. The book is divided into two parts, with the first covering Eastman's seven years among the Camanches and the second covering his two years among the Apaches. Eastman's account provides a unique perspective on the culture, customs, and beliefs of the Camanche and Apache tribes. He describes their hunting methods, social structure, and rituals, as well as their interactions with other tribes and with the white settlers who were encroaching on their land. The narrative also offers insight into the challenges and dangers that Eastman faced as a white man living among the tribes. Throughout the book, Eastman portrays the American Indians as complex and multifaceted people, with their own distinct traditions, values, and ways of life.