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Captivity of the Oatman Girls / Being an Interesting Narrative of Life Among the Apache and Mohave Indians

By R. B. Stratton
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A migrating family is attacked on a western overland route; several members are killed and two young daughters are carried into captivity. A teenage son escapes with injuries; the younger captive dies of starvation, while the older endures years among Mohave and Apache communities, experiencing adoption, cultural rites, and survival under harsh conditions. The narrative combines the survivors' firsthand testimony with descriptions of indigenous customs, attempts at ransom and rescue, and the author's commentary on suffering and providence. Chapters alternate between violent incident, daily captivity, tribal practices, and the eventual restoration of the surviving sister.

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R. B. Stratton

R. B. Stratton is best known for his work "Captivity of the Oatman Girls / Being an Interesting Narrative of Life Among the Apache and Mohave Indians," which recounts the harrowing experiences of the Oatman sisters after their abduction by Native Americans in the mid-19th century. This narrative provides a unique perspective on the interactions between settlers and Indigenous peoples during a tumultuous period in American history. Stratton's account is notable for its vivid storytelling and historical context, contributing to the understanding of frontier life and the complexities of cultural encounters in the American West.

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