The Boy Captives. Being The True Story Of The Experiences And Hardships Of Clinton L. Smith And Jeff D. Smith Among The Comanche And Apache Indians During The Early Days--The Only Two Brothers Ever Known To Endure The Same Hardships Of Captivity And Get Back Alive. A Thrilling Tale Of Savage Indian Life And Captivity Truthfully Told By The Captives Themselves.

J. MARVIN HUNTER

Publication: Frontier Times, 1927, Bandera, Texas

First edition. 8vo. Printed wrappers, 219 pp. Illustrations. Clinton and Jefferson Smith were captured by Comanche Indians while herding sheep for their father in 1869. An interesting and entertaining account of their captivity and becoming part of the tribe. They relate their experiences of going on raiding parties with the Indians, as well as Indian life in general. Some light wear to edges and corners. A very good copy of this classic account.