Indians and their way of life. A boy's true story of his life with the Apaches!
On May 16, 1870, then eleven-year-old Herman Lehmann was kidnapped near his home by a band of Indians. Despite adversity, he managed to survive and live with the Apache tribe, and later the Comanche, for nine whole years. Through harsh training, he became a fearsome warrior who fought the whites and participated in some of the most important historical events of his time. His autobiography, Nine Years with the Indians, has been hailed as one of the best accounts of captivity ever published in the US. Through the eyes of Herman Lehmann, the reader learns about the lifestyle and habits of the natives of the Great Plains. He also learns about difficulties and the dangers of their daily lives, but also their relentless battles against the White Dynasty. Another era is brought to life through the personal trials of a special boy, who ended up loving equally the two peoples who violently clashed on the lands of the American continent.
“I was about eleven years old, Willie was past eight and Caroline was just a little girl. We sat down in the field to play, and the first thing we knew we were surrounded by Apache Indians. When we saw their hideously painted faces, we were very frightened. Willie was caught right where he was sitting…”
A real one story of survival, dedication and strength.
The incredible story of an eleven-year-old boy who reveals the clash between cultures and the indomitable spirit that unites us all.
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