"A Narrative of the Captivity and Adventures of John Tanner" recounts the extraordinary life of John Tanner, who was captured by Native Americans and lived among them for many years. Tanner's experiences provide a unique perspective on the culture and customs of the tribes he encountered, particularly the Ojibwe. His narrative is not just a tale of survival but also an exploration of identity, as he navigates the complexities of living between two worlds. Tanner's vivid descriptions and pe...

"These adventures are spirit-stirring." -Court Journal"Absorbing interest." - British Quarterly Review (1884)"Unable to escape from the Shawnee and Ojibbeways who had captured him when a lad, he became naturalised among them, assuming the name of Falcon or Grey Hawk." - The Bookseller (1883)"When Tanner finally made his return after some 20 years, he was at best barely tolerated since he had by then become a 'savage himself', went bac...

A Narrative of the Captivity and Adventures of John Tanner recounts Tanner's abduction in childhood and his long immersion among Indigenous communities of the Great Lakes and Red River regions. More than a conventional captivity narrative, the book combines frontier autobiography, ethnographic observation, and moral testimony. Its plain, closely observed prose—shaped in publication by Edwin James—records hunting practices, kinship obligations, warfare, trade, hunger, and spiritual life wit...

In "A Narrative of the Captivity and Adventures of John Tanner," the author chronicles his harrowing experience as a captive of the Ojibwe tribe in the early 19th century. Written in a vivid, first-person narrative style, Tanner's account seamlessly blends elements of adventure, cultural exploration, and personal transformation. The text serves not only as a personal memoir but also as a crucial historical document that sheds light on Indigenous life and the complexities of intercultural e...

In "A Narrative of the Captivity and Adventures of John Tanner," the author presents a vivid autobiographical account of his experiences as a white captive among the Ojibwe and other Indigenous tribes in North America during the early 19th century. The narrative is rich in detail, employing a direct and engaging style that captures the complexities of the Indigenous way of life and the cultural exchanges between Native Americans and European settlers. Tanner's work is set against the backd...

Le premier événement de ma vie, que je me rappelle distinctement, est la mort de ma mère. J’avais deux ans,et plusieurs circonstances de cette perte firent sur moi une impression si forte qu’elles sont présentes encoreà mon souvenir ; je ne retrouve pas dans ma mémoire le nom du lieu que nous habitions ; on m’a dit que c’étaitau bord de la rivière de Kentucky, fort loin de l’Ohio.John Tanner, mon père, émigrant de Virginie, avait été ministre évangélique. Peu de...

John Tanner's fascinating autobiography tells the story of a man torn between white society and the Native Americans with whom he identified.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introduc...

In between the covers of An Uncharted Journey Into the Abyss, are eighteen short stories that don’t always end up with fairy tale endings. In fact, quite a few of them rip at our emotions and pause us to think about life, and how it doesn’t always end up the way we planned.From an Indian tribe on the brink of slaughter, to a hard nosed veteran policeman tracking a serial killer, we find ourselves drawn deep within the psyche of the main characters. Can a poor young Mexican boy save...

The systems that make up the accountability package in education: standards, assessments, and the quality determination for a school, have each entered the educational field under the explicit assumption by their creators that they would drive educator behavior in a positive way. But what if that isn’t actually the case? What if each of the components was actually designed for another purpose entirely and now is tasked with a role that was never considered in its design?If that is ...

A collection of spiritual bedtime stories and sleep talks.Enlightenment, EGO, Magic, Reality, Inner Child, Freedom & Self-Love, and more.Topics:Who are you really? Why are you here?Where do we come from?How to find true freedom?What is your life purpose? How to find your passion?What is the nature of reality and dreams and how does it all work?How to become enlightened and wake up from the dream?What ...

A dystopian view of the future when the electorate decides they have had enough and letting criminals out of over crowed prisons is not the answer. Those in Washington know how to manipulate and this story shows the moral code of legislators who have no code.

If you have noted the recent news and celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Moon landing, then there should be little doubt that within the next ten years, we will return to the Moon. In twenty years, there will be one or more active stations permanently located on the Moon. Very likely, both the Western countries and the Chinese will be there. Also, very likely, the venture to the Moon will be the result of a cooperative arrangement among NASA, the European Space Agency, and companie...