The Torture of Captives by the Indians of Eastern North America : American Philosophical Society, V82, No. 2, 1940 (Hardcover)

The Torture Of Captives By The Indians Of Eastern North America: American Philosophical Society, V82, No. 2, 1940 is a book written by Nathaniel Knowles. The book explores the history of torture of captives by Native American tribes in Eastern North America. The author provides a detailed account of the various methods of torture employed by these tribes, including burning, mutilation, and flaying. The book also examines the cultural and religious beliefs that influenced the use of torture by these tribes. The author draws on primary sources such as colonial records, diaries, and letters to provide a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the subject. The book is a valuable resource for historians, anthropologists, and anyone interested in the history of Native American culture and traditions.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.