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112 pp.
| Morgan
| May, 2001
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LibraryISBN 1-883846-69-2$$20.95
(4)
YA
Mary Draper Ingles's capture by the Shawnee, her dramatic escape, and her arduous journey homeward across eight hundred miles of wilderness are described in this carefully researched biography. Though the beginning of Furbee's account is somewhat slow, her narrative voice builds in strength, ultimately capturing the drama of this incredible tale. Archival drawings and maps illustrate the book. Bib., ind.