Author Description

Butterfield: Seven Years With The Wild Indians is a book written by Ben Moore, Sr. It is a memoir that chronicles the author's experiences living with and among the Comanche Indians in the late 1800s. The book follows the story of James Butterfield, a young man who was captured by the Comanche tribe and raised as one of their own. Butterfield's story is told through the eyes of Moore, who was a close friend and companion to Butterfield during his time with the Comanche. The book provides a detailed account of Comanche culture, customs, and way of life, as well as the challenges and dangers faced by Butterfield and other settlers during this time period. It is a fascinating and insightful read that offers a unique perspective on the history of the American West.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.