Herman Lehmann (June 5, 1859 – February 2, 1932) was captured as a child by Native Americans. He lived first among the Apache and then the Comanche but eventually returned to his family later on in his life. The phenomenon of a "white boy" raised by "Indians" made him a notable figure in the United States. He published his autobiography, Nine Years Among the Indians in 1927.
Lehmann's memoir is quite fantastic-sounding at times, but is
regarded as one of the best of that rare breed of book, the
first-person 'captivity story' . . . One of the values of Lehmann's
book is its no-holds-barred, unapologetic tone." —Rocky Mountain
News
"A fascinating account of [Lehmann's] subsequent life among both
the Apache and Comanche people. . . . this is an engaging read."
—German Life
"Lehmann's true-life story features suspense and excitement that
surpass even the skill of the most imaginative fiction writer."
—Books of the Southwest
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