Indian Captive: The Story of Mary Jemison Paperback - 1995
by Lois Lenski
- Used
- very good
- Paperback
In this classic Newbery Honor Award book, Lois Lenski authentically reconstructs the fascinating story of Mary Jemison's capture, flight, and early years with the Seneca Indians. Lenski has brought her special talents for research, for writing, and for drawing to this true American story of a white girl's life among Native Americans.
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Details
- Title Indian Captive: The Story of Mary Jemison
- Author Lois Lenski
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Reprint
- Condition Used - Very Good
- Pages 320
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher HarperCollins, New York, NY
- Date 1995-02-18
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Table of Contents
- Bookseller's Inventory # 120601022
- ISBN 9780064461627 / 0064461629
- Weight 0.48 lbs (0.22 kg)
- Dimensions 7.65 x 5.23 x 0.72 in (19.43 x 13.28 x 1.83 cm)
- Ages 08 to 12 years
- Grade levels 3 - 7
- Reading level 800
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Themes
- Chronological Period: 18th Century
- Chronological Period: 1800-1850
- Ethnic Orientation: Native American
- Theometrics: Secular
- Library of Congress subjects Indians of North America, Seneca Indians
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 41051956
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
From the rear cover
In this classic frontier adventure, Lois Lenskireconstructs the real life story of Mary Jemison, who was captured in a raid as young girl and raised amongst the Seneca Indians. Meticulously researched and illustrated with many detailed drawings, this novel offers an exceptionally vivid and personal portrait of Native American life and customs.
