The Blue Tattoo: The Life of Olive Oatman (Women in the West)
A historical account of Olive Oatman’s life, from her time in captivity to her later years, based on documented sources.
About This Book
The Blue Tattoo explores the life of Olive Oatman, a woman whose experiences in the American West have become part of frontier history.
Margot Mifflin draws on available records to present what is known about Oatman’s journey and her return to society.
The book situates Oatman’s story within the broader context of westward expansion and cultural encounters of the period.
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