Mary Jemison: White Woman of the Seneca: A Novel
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With two children on her back, nine-year-old John beside her, and Tom astride a horse in front, Mary inched her way through the lonely forest. It was almost too empty. She hadn't remembered it ever... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0940666588
ISBN13:9780940666580
Release Date:January 1996
Publisher:Clear Light Publishing
Length:152 Pages
Weight:0.52 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"
Age Range:9 to 12 years
Grade Range:Grades 4 to 7
Customer Reviews
4 ratings
Should Have Been A Bestseller
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
Mary Jemison was a Scot-Irish girl captured by the Shawnee and French during the French and Indian war. Subsequently "gifted" to two Seneca sisters, she was raised with their culture, values, and spirituality. Seaver's book does not do this woman or her story justice and Lois Lenski is not "in tune" with the heritage. Rayna Gangi is a versatile author, and has the insight, spirituality, and cultural heritage to make this truly fascinating story come alive. Mary is strong, vulnerable, wise and trusting. She loses two sons to white devices, and chooses to stay a Seneca. Letchworth State Park has her statue, Gangi has her real story. This book is the ONLY one on Mary Jemison sanctioned by the Seneca Nation as being the truth. Highly recommended for all ages.
Glad I Found This
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
Rayna Gangi is most definitely a talented and versatile author. I have read, "Forget The Cures, Find The Cause," (3 times!) and then searched to see what else she has written. Mary Jemison is based on a true story and this is the only version sanctioned by the Seneca nation. She's also written the screenplay. What a find! Anyone from 9 to 90 will love this book!`
Mary Jemison: Our Local Ledgend Comes to Life
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
This interpretation of the life of Mary Jemison as written byRanya M. Gangi is wonderful. It is one of the few versions that is actually approved by the Seneca Nation, and also features an epilogue by Pete Jemison, who I met along with Wanda Jemison as a small child. This story of Mary Jemison is focused on the harsh reality that occured when she was captured in Pennsylvania and given as a gift to the Seneca's to replace a fallen brother. Gangi's interpretation of this story teaches us many unknown facts about Jemison as well as the Seneca Indians, which people may be unaware of. After reading this touching story, I went to Letchworth State Park where Ms. Jemison is buried to pay my respect to this local heroine. This book is the best version of Jemison's life that I have read, and I strongly reccomend it for all ages.
Agree with Author, This book is MUCH more than a children's
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
Underrated and profound! Much more than a children's book. The story, the spirituality, and the simplicity/truth of style make this book a compelling read for anyone from age 9-100.
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