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Title:
A Narrative of the Captivity and Adventures of John Tanner (U.S. Interpreter at the Saut de Ste. Marie)
During Thirty Years Residence among the Indians in the Interior of North America
Credits: E-text prepared by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net)
Summary: "A Narrative of the Captivity and Adventures of John Tanner" by John Tanner is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The narrative details Tanner's experiences of captivity among the Ojibway Indians after being abducted as a child, as well as his struggle to adapt to life among whites upon his eventual return. The text presumably explores themes of identity, cultural clash, and the hardships faced by those caught between two worlds. The opening of the narrative introduces readers to Tanner's early life and the circumstances of his capture at the age of nine. After a vivid recollection of his family and a sudden change in his life, he describes being taken by the Indians and the harsh treatment he endured as he was integrated into his captors' community. This segment sets the tone for his lengthy captivity, detailing his experiences, shifts in identity, and the significant impact of cultural differences on his life as he transitions from captivity back to the white society. Tanner's story not only serves as a personal memoir but also provides insights into the broader societal issues of race and belonging during that era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Tanner, John, 1780?-1847
Editor: James, Edwin, 1797-1861
EBook No.: 61291
Published: Feb 1, 2020
Downloads: 297
Language: English
Subject: Indians of North America -- Languages -- Glossaries, vocabularies, etc.
Subject: Tanner, John, 1780?-1847
Subject: Indian captivities -- North America
Subject: Ottawa Indians -- History
Subject: Ojibwa Indians -- History
LoCC: History: America: America
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
A Narrative of the Captivity and Adventures of John Tanner (U.S. Interpreter at the Saut de Ste. Marie)
During Thirty Years Residence among the Indians in the Interior of North America
Credits: E-text prepared by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net)
Summary: "A Narrative of the Captivity and Adventures of John Tanner" by John Tanner is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The narrative details Tanner's experiences of captivity among the Ojibway Indians after being abducted as a child, as well as his struggle to adapt to life among whites upon his eventual return. The text presumably explores themes of identity, cultural clash, and the hardships faced by those caught between two worlds. The opening of the narrative introduces readers to Tanner's early life and the circumstances of his capture at the age of nine. After a vivid recollection of his family and a sudden change in his life, he describes being taken by the Indians and the harsh treatment he endured as he was integrated into his captors' community. This segment sets the tone for his lengthy captivity, detailing his experiences, shifts in identity, and the significant impact of cultural differences on his life as he transitions from captivity back to the white society. Tanner's story not only serves as a personal memoir but also provides insights into the broader societal issues of race and belonging during that era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Tanner, John, 1780?-1847
Editor: James, Edwin, 1797-1861
EBook No.: 61291
Published: Feb 1, 2020
Downloads: 297
Language: English
Subject: Indians of North America -- Languages -- Glossaries, vocabularies, etc.
Subject: Tanner, John, 1780?-1847
Subject: Indian captivities -- North America
Subject: Ottawa Indians -- History
Subject: Ojibwa Indians -- History
LoCC: History: America: America
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.