The Life of Mary Jemison, the White Woman of the Genessee

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Review: Taken captive at the early age of thirteen by Seneca Indians, Mary Jemison was trained in the wilderness to the ordinary duties of the Indian female. Embedded with the sentiments and lifestyle of the Seneca’s she essentially transformed into a member of the tribe.

Mary Jemison’s story is a remarkable one not because of her extraordinary lifestyle, but because this was the lifestyle that, in the end, she chose for herself. When prisoners were being set free from the bondage of the Indians after the French and Indian War, Mrs. Jemison chose to remain with her Indian friends and accept her Seneca upbringing.

This digital reprint edition was created from the 5th edition As Published in 1877. There are also 5 Appendices: I.) Removal of the Remains of Mary Jemison II.) Mary Jemison article from the Buffalo Courier 1874 III.) Mary Jemison article from the Buffalo Commercial Advertiser 1874 IV.) General Sullivan's Expedition to Western NY. V.) Removal of the remains of Lt. Boyd VI.) Indian Geographical Names in the state of NY.

This titles is also available in hardcover ISBN 1582182345 and tradepaper ISBN 1582182337 editions.