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by James T. DeShields (Author)
Cynthia Ann Parker: The Story Of Her Capture At The Massacre Of The Inmates Of Parkers Fort; Of Her Quarter Of A Century Spent Among The Comanches (1886) is a historical book written by James T. DeShields. The book narrates the life story of Cynthia Ann Parker, who was captured by the Comanches during a raid on her family's fort in Texas in 1836, when she was just nine years old. The book describes the horrific events of the massacre that took place at Parker's Fort and the subsequent years that Cynthia spent living among the Comanches.The author provides a detailed account of Cynthia's life among the Comanches, including her marriage to a Comanche warrior, Peta Nocona, and the birth of their three children, including the famous Comanche chief Quanah Parker. The book also explores the cultural differences between the Comanches and the white settlers, and how Cynthia struggled to reconcile her two identities.The book is based on historical records and interviews with people who knew Cynthia and her family. It provides a unique insight into the life of a woman who lived through a tumultuous period in American history and sheds light on the complex relationships between Native Americans and white settlers during that time.Overall, Cynthia Ann Parker: The Story Of Her Capture At The Massacre Of The Inmates Of Parkers Fort; Of Her Quarter Of A Century Spent Among The Comanches is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of the American West and the experiences of Native Americans during the 19th century.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.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.
