Paul Howard's Captivity And Why He Escaped: Founded On Fact (1876)

Paul Howard's Captivity and Why He Escaped: Founded on Fact is a book written by Emilia Marryat Norris and published in 1876. The book tells the story of Paul Howard, a young man who is taken captive by Native Americans in the 18th century. The story is based on true events and is a fictionalized account of Howard's experiences.The book begins with Howard being captured by the Native Americans and taken to their village. He is initially treated poorly and is forced to work as a slave. However, over time, he gains the trust of the tribe and is allowed more freedom. He even falls in love with the chief's daughter.Despite his growing attachment to the tribe, Howard is determined to escape and return to his own people. He eventually manages to do so and returns home, but not without facing many challenges along the way.The book provides a detailed account of Howard's experiences and the customs and traditions of the Native American tribe. It also explores themes of captivity, freedom, and cultural differences. Overall, Paul Howard's Captivity and Why He Escaped is a compelling historical fiction novel that provides insight into the lives of Native Americans and the struggles faced by those who were taken captive.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.