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The Westward Expansion Masterworks Collection gathers eleven firsthand accounts, histories, memoirs, and narratives from the American frontier.

Indian Captivity Narratives Collection gathers three powerful firsthand accounts of capture, survival, displacement, and return on the American frontier. Together these works offer a revealing, often painful view of colonial and frontier America, religious interpretation, cultural encounter, and the literary tradition of captivity narratives.

Fanny Kelly (1845-1904) was a North American pioneer captured by the Sioux and held captive for five months. Her ill-fated party was attacked by chief Ottawa on the Oregon Trail. She escaped when Sihasapa people took her to Fort Sully.

"Narrative of my captivity among the Sioux Indians: with a brief account of General Sully's Indian expedition in 1864, bearing upon events occurring in my captivity" "I was a member of a small company of emigrants, who were attacked by an overwhelming force of hostile Sioux, which resulted in the death of a large proportion of the party, in my own capture, and a horrible captivity of five months' duration. Of my thrilling adventures and experience during this season of terror and privation, I propose to give a plain, unvarnished narrative, hoping the reader will be more interested in facts ...

Embark on an extraordinary journey of survival and resilience with 'Narrative of My Captivity Among Sioux Indians' by Fanny Kelly. Step into the captivating world of the Sioux Indians as Fanny Kelly recounts her harrowing experiences of captivity. This gripping audio narrative offers a firsthand account of the trials, tribulations, and unexpected bonds formed during her time among the Sioux tribe. Whether you're a history buff, interested in Native American culture, or simply love a riveting memoir, this is a must-listen. Join us as we traverse the plains, navigate the complexities of cultural...