Stealing Indian Women: Native Slavery in the Illinois Country
In Stealing Indian Women, Carl J. Ekberg investigates the enslavement of Native American women in the Illinois Country. Through meticulous historical analysis, the book reveals the mechanisms of capture and the enduring impacts on indigenous communities during colonial America. It provides a critical perspective on overlooked aspects of early frontier history.
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Stealing Indian Women delves into the practice of native slavery within the Illinois Country, a region pivotal to early colonial expansion in North America.
The book examines how Native American women were targeted for capture and enslavement, reflecting broader patterns of exploitation during this era.
Author Carl J. Ekberg draws on historical records to illuminate the social and economic dynamics that sustained this form of servitude.
This study highlights the intersections of indigenous and European interactions, offering insights into the human cost of colonial settlement.
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