The Dayuma Story: Life Under Auca Spears is a non-fiction book written by Ethel Emily Wallis. The book recounts the true story of Dayuma, a young girl from the Huaorani tribe in the Amazon rainforest who was kidnapped by members of the neighboring Waodani tribe. Dayuma was held captive by the Waodani for several years before she was able to escape and return to her own people.The book provides a detailed account of Dayuma's life among the Waodani, including the customs and practices of the tribe, as well as the violence and ...
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The Dayuma Story: Life Under Auca Spears is a non-fiction book written by Ethel Emily Wallis. The book recounts the true story of Dayuma, a young girl from the Huaorani tribe in the Amazon rainforest who was kidnapped by members of the neighboring Waodani tribe. Dayuma was held captive by the Waodani for several years before she was able to escape and return to her own people.The book provides a detailed account of Dayuma's life among the Waodani, including the customs and practices of the tribe, as well as the violence and warfare that was a part of their daily lives. The author also describes Dayuma's eventual escape and her return to the Huaorani, where she became a Christian missionary and worked to bring peace between the two tribes.The Dayuma Story offers a unique perspective on the clash of cultures and the impact of modernization on traditional societies. It also explores themes of resilience, forgiveness, and the power of faith in the face of adversity. Overall, this book provides a fascinating and insightful look into the lives of indigenous peoples in the Amazon rainforest.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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