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Captured by Indians : the life of Mary Jemison Cover Image Book Book

Captured by Indians : the life of Mary Jemison

Seaver, James E. (James Everett) 1787-1827 (Author). Zeinert, Karen. (Added Author).

Summary: A biography of Mary Jemison who, at the age of fifteen in 1758, was taken from her family by the Shawnee Indians and subsequently adopted by two Seneca sisters. Later, when she was free to leave, Jemison chose to remain and live her life as an Indian.

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  • ISBN: 0208023682 (alk. paper)
  • Physical Description: xix, 104 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm
    print
  • Publisher: North Haven, Conn. : Linnet Books, 1995.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Selections from A narrative of the life of Mrs. Mary Jemison. 1824.
Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references (p. 101).
Citation/References Note:
Elem. School Library Collection
School Library Journal
Booklist
Target Audience Note:
6.6 Follett Library Resources
5-8 Follett Library Resources
5-8

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  • 1 of 1 copy available at Monroe County Libraries.

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Pocono Mountain Public Library JB Jemison (Text) 35540000016493 PMPL 1st Floor JUV Biography Available -

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