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 C - Hardcover

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 (1886) is a historical non-fiction book written by James T. DeShields. The book tells the story of Cynthia Ann Parker, a young girl who was captured by Comanche Indians during a raid on her family's fort in Texas in 1836. Cynthia Ann was raised by the Comanches and eventually married a Comanche warrior, giving birth to three children. The book gives a detailed account of Cynthia Ann's life among the Comanches, including their customs, beliefs, and way of life. It also describes the efforts made by her family to find and rescue her, as well as her eventual return to white society after being recaptured by Texas Rangers in 1860. DeShields draws on a variety of sources, including interviews with Cynthia Ann's family members and other eyewitnesses, to create a vivid and compelling portrait of a woman caught between two worlds. The book also explores the larger historical context of the conflict between settlers and Native Americans in Texas during the mid-19th century. Overall, 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 (1886) is an important work of historical scholarship that sheds light on a little-known chapter in American history.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.