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CYNTHIA ANN PARKER (1827-1865). American frontierswoman and Native American Cherokee captive
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CYNTHIA ANN PARKER (1827-1865). American frontierswoman and Native American Cherokee captive
CYNTHIA ANN PARKER
(1827-1865). American frontierswoman and Native American Cherokee captive, mother of Comanche chief Quanah Parker, pictured here with her infant daughter, Topasannah. Photographed in 1861, shortly after she was returned to her family after her nearly 25-year captivity by a Comanche tribe
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Baby Cherokee Comanche Frontierswoman Great Plains Mother Parker Plain Plains Prisoner Settler Tribe Breastfeed Cynthia Quanah
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This photograph captures the resilience and strength of Cynthia Ann Parker, an American frontierswoman and Native American Cherokee captive. In this poignant portrait taken in 1861, shortly after her return to her family following nearly 25 years of captivity by a Comanche tribe, Cynthia Ann tenderly cradles her infant daughter, Topasannah. The image showcases the deep bond between mother and child as Cynthia Ann nourishes her baby through breastfeeding. It is a testament to the enduring love that transcends even the harshest circumstances. The hardships endured by Cynthia Ann during her time among the Comanche are etched on her face, yet there is also a glimmer of hope in her eyes. Cynthia Ann's story represents both tragedy and triumph as she straddled two worlds - that of the settlers who raised her before captivity and that of the Comanche tribe who became her captors. Her son Quanah Parker would go on to become a renowned Comanche chief, bridging these two cultures. This photograph offers us a glimpse into history; it transports us back to a time when America was still being shaped on its great plains. It serves as a reminder of the indomitable spirit found within women like Cynthia Ann Parker who faced unimaginable challenges with grace and determination.
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