Narrative Of The Captivity Of William Biggs Among The Kickapoo Indians In Illinois In 1788 (1922)

Narrative Of The Captivity Of William Biggs Among The Kickapoo Indians In Illinois In 1788 is a historical memoir written by William Biggs, detailing his experiences as a captive of the Kickapoo Indians in Illinois in the late 18th century. The book was originally published in 1922 and has been republished several times since.In this memoir, Biggs recounts his capture by the Kickapoo Indians and his subsequent life as a captive among them. He describes the daily life of the tribe, including their customs, beliefs, and practices. He also provides insights into the interactions between the Kickapoo and other tribes in the region, as well as their relationships with European settlers.Throughout the book, Biggs reflects on his own experiences and the impact that his captivity had on his life. He discusses his attempts to escape, as well as his eventual release and return to his home in Virginia.Overall, Narrative Of The Captivity Of William Biggs Among The Kickapoo Indians In Illinois In 1788 provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of Native American tribes in the late 18th century, as well as the experiences of individuals who were taken captive by these tribes.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.