This gripping autobiography tells the story of Matthew Brayton, an American pioneer who was captured by Native Americans in the early 19th century and spent over three decades living among them. With vivid and detailed descriptions of his experiences, Brayton provides readers with a unique perspective on Native American culture and the challenges faced by settlers on the frontier. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.