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[Gene C]

Nine Years Among The Indians by Herman Lehmann
1870-1879 The Story of the Captivity and Life of a Texan Among the Indians

Not a book about Lincoln, but a fascinating account, as told by Herman many years later, about his kidnapping and captivity by the Apache Indians when he was eleven years old until he was 20. His younger brother was also kidnapped but was able to escape within a few days.

Kidnapped by one of the more hostile and savage of the Apache tribes, he was beaten and threatened with death many times. Not long after his capture he was forced to eat raw meat (along with the rest of the raiders). Throwing up a few times he was forced to eat that until he could keep it down. (it's more graphically described in Chapter 1 of the sample pages)

A few months after he was kidnapped, while he remained at the main camp, the Apaches again attacked his home. His family survived this attack, but many horses and private possessions were stolen. Upon the Apaches return they told him his entire family had been killed, when they showed him items from the raid it convinced him. After that he gave up all attempts to escape as he had no where to run to. Over time he becomes a member of the tribe and participates in many raids, mostly to steal horses, cattle and weapons.

If you are interested in this period of history, it's a fascinating and very violent story. Available on Amazon -
https://www.amazon.com/Nine-Years-Among-...300&sr=8-1