The Gillham Abduction Story: Constructing an Alternative Narrative.

The text explores the Gillham abduction story, a significant event in the history of Madison County, Illinois. It discusses the historical accuracy of the story and its variations, as well as its portrayal of Euro-American relations with Indigenous peoples. The text also examines the genre of Indian captivity narratives and how the Gillham story fits into this literary tradition. It provides a summary of the Gillham abduction story as published in the 1850s, highlighting the differences between the various accounts. The article emphasizes the need for a historically situated examination to understand the complexities of the past. [Extracted from the article]