Nine Years Among the Indians, 1870-1879

The Story of the Captivity and Life of a Texan Among the Indians

By: Herman Lehmann

Narrated by: John McLain

As a young child, Herman Lehmann was captured by a band of plundering Apache Indians and remained with them for nine years. This is his dramatic and unique story.

His memoir, fast-paced and compelling, tells of his arduous initial years with the Apache as he underwent a sometimes torturous initiation into Indian life. Peppered with various escape attempts, Lehmann's recollections are fresh and exciting in spite of the years past.

Lehmann provides us with a fascinating look at Apache, and later, Comanche culture. He tells of their rituals and medicinal practices and gives an insight into Native American manufacture of arrowheads, saddles, and shields.

After a few years, Lehmann became completely integrated into the warrior life, joining in on raids throughout the Southwest and Mexico. Nine Years Among the Indians tells of violent clashes with white rangers and other Native American tribes, scalpings, and the violence of life in 19th-century Western America.

Public Domain (P)2018 Tantor

Great book

Captivating. No pun intended. Probably one of the most interesting pieces of history I’ve ever read.

Captivating

Crazy when driving around west Texas the feeling that there use to be this white kid that was Indian living amongst the Comanches and Apaches.

Great book!

We enjoyed this book! It is very interesting and informative especially when you are familiar with Texas and where all it took place.

Good Story, Flat Reader

This story is incredible, and filled with plenty of moments worthy of a blockbuster film. However, the way it’s performed here wouldn’t aid that notion.

Story is top notch, reading sounds like I’m watching History Channel.

View frontier life from the eyes of the Apache

An honest glimpse inside the mind of an Apache/Comanche warrior. Very interesting to read.