Shannon, Timothy J.
Indian Captive, Indian King
- ISBN 13:
- 9780674976320
- author:
- Shannon, Timothy J.
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Harvard University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 360
- Dimensions:
- 23.88 x 16.26 x 2.79 centimetres
- Genre:
- Biography, Historical, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Peter Williamson's remarkable tale of being kidnapped from Aberdeen and sold into slavery in America is one that has captivated audiences for centuries. In 1758, he appeared on the streets of Scotland, dressed as a Native American, and told his story to anyone who would listen. As Timothy J. Shannon explains, Williamson's narrative offers a unique perspective on how working people of eighteenth-century Britain navigated the complexities of empire. Separating fact from fiction, Shannon reveals how Williamson's experiences as an indentured servant, Indian captive, soldier, and prisoner of war reflect the lives of everyday people on the margins of the British Empire. This book is a history of empire from the bottom up, shedding light on how travel narratives and captivity tales shaped popular perceptions about the empire's racial and cultural geography.
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