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LoC No.: 12011021
Title:
Cynthia Ann Parker
The Story of Her Capture at the Massacre of the Inmates of Parker's Fort; of Her Quarter of a Century Spent Among the Comanches, as the Wife of the War Chief, Peta Nocona; and of Her Recapture at the Battle of Pease River, by Captain L. S. Ross, of the Texian Rangers
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Summary: "Cynthia Ann Parker" by James T. DeShields is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative focuses on the life of Cynthia Ann Parker, particularly detailing her capture during the massacre at Parker's Fort, her time spent as a captive among the Comanche tribes, and her eventual recapture by Texian Rangers. Through a blend of factual storytelling and dramatic events, the book explores themes of survival, cultural identity, and the tragic intersection of Native American and settler histories. The opening of the book sets the stage by describing the Parker family's early settlement in Texas and the devastating attack by Comanche and Kiowa tribes that led to the massacre at Parker's Fort in 1836. Cynthia Ann, only nine years old at the time, and her younger brother John are captured during this violence, while their family suffers severe casualties. As the chapter unfolds, it introduces the fort's defense, the sheer chaos of the attack, and the subsequent flight of the survivors. This tumultuous beginning establishes a historical context for Cynthia Ann's later adaptation to Comanche life, showcasing the harsh realities faced by the early settlers and the complexities of her later existence as both a white woman and a Comanche wife. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 64.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: DeShields, James T., 1861-1948
EBook No.: 55857
Published: Oct 31, 2017
Downloads: 255
Language: English
Subject: Parker, Cynthia Ann, 1827?-1864
Subject: Parker, Quanah, 1845?-1911
Subject: Ross, Lawrence Sullivan, 1838-1898
Subject: Comanche Indians -- History
Subject: Indian captivities -- Texas
LoCC: History: America: America
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 12011021
Title:
Cynthia Ann Parker
The Story of Her Capture at the Massacre of the Inmates of Parker's Fort; of Her Quarter of a Century Spent Among the Comanches, as the Wife of the War Chief, Peta Nocona; and of Her Recapture at the Battle of Pease River, by Captain L. S. Ross, of the Texian Rangers
Credits:
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Cynthia Ann Parker" by James T. DeShields is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative focuses on the life of Cynthia Ann Parker, particularly detailing her capture during the massacre at Parker's Fort, her time spent as a captive among the Comanche tribes, and her eventual recapture by Texian Rangers. Through a blend of factual storytelling and dramatic events, the book explores themes of survival, cultural identity, and the tragic intersection of Native American and settler histories. The opening of the book sets the stage by describing the Parker family's early settlement in Texas and the devastating attack by Comanche and Kiowa tribes that led to the massacre at Parker's Fort in 1836. Cynthia Ann, only nine years old at the time, and her younger brother John are captured during this violence, while their family suffers severe casualties. As the chapter unfolds, it introduces the fort's defense, the sheer chaos of the attack, and the subsequent flight of the survivors. This tumultuous beginning establishes a historical context for Cynthia Ann's later adaptation to Comanche life, showcasing the harsh realities faced by the early settlers and the complexities of her later existence as both a white woman and a Comanche wife. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 64.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: DeShields, James T., 1861-1948
EBook No.: 55857
Published: Oct 31, 2017
Downloads: 255
Language: English
Subject: Parker, Cynthia Ann, 1827?-1864
Subject: Parker, Quanah, 1845?-1911
Subject: Ross, Lawrence Sullivan, 1838-1898
Subject: Comanche Indians -- History
Subject: Indian captivities -- Texas
LoCC: History: America: America
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.