Cynthia Ann Parker is a book written by James T. DeShields that tells the story of a young girl who was kidnapped by Comanche Indians in Texas in 1836. Cynthia Ann was raised by the Comanches and eventually married a chief named Peta Nocona, with whom she had three children. However, in 1860, Cynthia Ann was recaptured by Texas Rangers and taken back to her white family, who had been searching for her for over two decades. The book explores Cynthia Ann's life with the Comanches, her struggles to adjust to life back with her ...
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Cynthia Ann Parker is a book written by James T. DeShields that tells the story of a young girl who was kidnapped by Comanche Indians in Texas in 1836. Cynthia Ann was raised by the Comanches and eventually married a chief named Peta Nocona, with whom she had three children. However, in 1860, Cynthia Ann was recaptured by Texas Rangers and taken back to her white family, who had been searching for her for over two decades. The book explores Cynthia Ann's life with the Comanches, her struggles to adjust to life back with her white family, and the impact of her story on the history of Texas. It also delves into the larger themes of cultural identity, assimilation, and the clash of cultures in the American West during the 19th century.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1886 Edition. The Story Of Her Capture At The Massacre Of The Inmates Of Parkers Fort; Of Her Quarter Of A Century Spent Among The Comanches.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.
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