num_pages: 256
description: Narratives chronicling experiences of whites living against their will among Indians number in the thousands. This study examines their significance as the first truly American literary form. References to hundreds of primary texts and commentary on texts are presented along with analysis of the myt
language: English
title: The Indian Captivity Narrative, 1550-1900
titlecomplete: The Indian Captivity Narrative, 1550-1900 (Twayne's United States Authors Series)
genres: History
ratings_count: 11
publisher: Twayne Pub