A Narrative of the Life of Mrs. Mary Jemison

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Wilder Publications

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491_9781617202094

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A Narrative of the Life of Mrs. Mary Jemison, Who was taken by the Indians, in the year 1755, when only about twelve years of age, and has continued to reside amongst them to the present time.CONTAININGAn Account of the Murder of her Father and his Family; her sufferings; her marriage to two Indians; her troubles with her Children; barbarities of the Indians in the French and Revolutionary Wars; the life of her last Husband, &c.; and many Historical Facts never before published. Carefully taken from her own words, Nov. 29th, 1823.TO WHICH IS ADDED,An APPENDIX, containing an account of the tragedy at the Devils Hole, in 1783, and of Sullivans Expedition; the Traditions, Manners, Customs, &c. of the Indians, as believed and practised at the present day, and since Mrs. Jemisons captivity; together with some Anecdotes, and other entertaining matter.Wilder Publications is a green publisher. All of our books are printed to order. This reduces waste and helps us keep prices low while greatly reducing our impact on the environment.

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