J. Marvin Hunter (1880–1957)

Hunter's Frontier Times was published from 1923 thorugh 1954. Featured were personal memories and family stories about the days of "cowboys and Indians." This particular issue (April 1928) contains a letter from my great grandmother, Jennettie Ledbetter (1850-1928) telling the story of her family's migration from Tennessee to Texas when she was a little girl. As well, she writes about her efforts to get pensions for war widows.

This is the story of two boys, captured by Indians, who grew up as Indians and later re-entered the settler's world. The writing style is easy reading of an exciting story.

There is a lot aout Indian harrassment of settlers, but very little of what it is like being captured and even less of what it is like being an Indian during those times. This book helps fill that gap in the literature.

One of the best books I have read. If you are from central Texas you will enjoy reading about the untamed wilderness that is currently your backyard.

http://fireandsword.blogspot.com/2006/12/boy-captives-by-clinton-l.html

Clinton and Jeff Smith had their lives irrevocably changed on February 26, 1871. They were captured by Apache raiders. What began as a terrifying experience ended up with the boys becoming Indians themselves. The lads were split up, Jeff went to the Apache and was adopted by Geronimo while Clint became a Comanche.