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Discover the remarkable life of Olive Oatman...Free BONUS Inside!In 1851, fourteen-year-old Olive Oatman was traveling west with her Mormon family when they were attacked by a group of Native Americans. Her parents and four siblings were killed, while Olive and her sister Mary Ann were taken captive. Her brother Lorenzo, left for dead, would later recover and spend years searching for his sisters.Olive spent five years living with the Mohave tribe, during which time she received a distinctive blue chin tattooβa tribal marker that would remain with her for life. After her eventual rescue and return to white society, Olive's story became a national sensation, featured in newspapers and books across America.Inside, you'll read about:Journey to the Promised LandThe MassacreSlaves of the TribeOlive's Tribal TattooReturn to CivilizationLate Life and DeathAnd much more!This book explores the complex story of survival and cultural adaptation during America's westward expansion. Olive Oatman's experience provides a unique window into the relations between settlers and Native Americans in the mid-nineteenth century.Get your copy today and discover the extraordinary true story of the blue-tattooed captive.
This was a short, yet fascinating book! I was unaware of Olive Oatman or the harrowing experience she underwent as a young girl, and I'm amazed by the courage and unwavering strength that Olive possessed. I feel as though I've had an appetizer and now I'm ready for the main course. I very much want to know more, more, more!!
I had never heard of this woman but saw a novel about her in a book store in AZ. This was an academic, historical account. Now I am intrigued to read the novel.
It is hard to rate this text. So much is open-ended regarding how Olive felt about her captivity. I had never heard of her before, but can believe that being caught between both worlds during that time was horrible.

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