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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 is a book written by James T. DeShields in 1886. The book tells the story of Cynthia Ann Parker, who was captured by Comanche Indians after they attacked and massacred her family's fort in Texas in 1836. Cynthia Ann was taken as a captive and spent the next 25 years living among the Comanche people, eventually becoming fully assimilated into their culture.The book provides a detailed account of Cynthia Ann's life with the Comanches, including her marriage to a Comanche warrior and the birth of her three children. It also explores the efforts made by her family to find and rescue her, as well as the eventual discovery of her whereabouts by Texas Rangers.The book is based on historical accounts and interviews with people who knew Cynthia Ann personally, and provides a unique insight into the life and culture of the Comanche people during the mid-19th century. It is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of the American West, Native American culture, or the experiences of captives and hostages.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.
