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The Captured
The Captured: A True Story of Abduction by Indians on the Texas Frontier | Scott Zesch
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On New Year's Day in 1870, ten-year-old Adolph Korn was kidnapped by an Apache raiding party. Traded to Comaches, he thrived in the rough, nomadic existence, quickly becoming one of the tribe's fiercest warriors. Forcibly returned to his parents after three years, Korn never adjusted to life in white society. He spent his last years in a cave, all but forgotten by his family. That is, until Scott Zesch stumbled over his own great-great-great uncle's grave. Determined to understand how such a "good boy" could have become Indianized so completely, Zesch travels across the west, digging through archives, speaking with Comanche elders, and tracking eight other child captives from the region with hauntingly similar experiences. With a historians rigor and a novelists eye, Zesch paints a vivid portrait of life on the Texas frontier, offering a rare account of captivity.
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Coffeymuse
Coffeymuse
The Captured: A True Story of Abduction by Indians on the Texas Frontier | Scott Zesch
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March picks!

My book of choice is “The Captured“ (tagged).

I really want to get into the SPN book, but I've heard it'll make you cry-no bueno right now!

I'm already two Kindle books behind on #ReadYourKindle so let's wait on that.

Can't wait to dive into a Western non-fiction!

@PuddleJumper #Roll100

PuddleJumper That sounds like you need to be in the mood for sadness 6d
Coffeymuse @PuddleJumper I've heard the SPN book is exceptionally good if you're a fan of the show...however, between my anxiety/depression flaring and my asthma landing me in the hospital last week, I am just in that mindset. #takingcareofmymind 5d
PuddleJumper @Coffeymuse Sounds very sensible! Books like that can wait. Wishing you some calm and good head space 5d
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Midlife_nerd_girl
Midlife_nerd_girl
The Captured: A True Story of Abduction by Indians on the Texas Frontier | Scott Zesch
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I have always been fascinated by stories of the native Americans before we invaded their lives - and stories of frontier children adopted into the tribes. This one was only ok for me as it was a bit disjointed and jumped around a lot. Still fascinating information, just not the easiest to follow at times.

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erista
erista
The Captured: A True Story of Abduction by Indians on the Texas Frontier | Scott Zesch
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Enjoying some Sunday afternoon reading time with Jasper.

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erista
erista
The Captured: A True Story of Abduction by Indians on the Texas Frontier | Scott Zesch
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Another rainy day weekend reading session with the boys.

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erista
erista
The Captured: A True Story of Abduction by Indians on the Texas Frontier | Scott Zesch
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Started this today, borrowed from my dad. I'm not very far into it yet, but already it's fascinating.

LeahBergen This was a great read. 👍🏻 6y
emilyhaldi Sounds fascinating!! 😱 6y
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KilgoreTrout
KilgoreTrout
The Captured: A True Story of Abduction by Indians on the Texas Frontier | Scott Zesch
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My favorite non-fiction is one of the first books I posted about here on Litsy! It's been a while since I've read a nonfiction book that gripped me like this account! #5555giveaway @Booksandcooks

Megabooks Sounds fascinating! 8y
LeahBergen This is an amazing read. 👍🏼 8y
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KilgoreTrout
KilgoreTrout
The Captured: A True Story of Abduction by Indians on the Texas Frontier | Scott Zesch
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Pickpick

What a fascinating read! I was captivated by the stories of European descended children abducted by Native Americans, but ultimately choosing to live the native life, when presented with "rescue." Also loved the translations of their Native names, "runs like a girl" and "smells like a wolf's vagina"

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