
Olive Oatman
Survived being taken by Native Americans and lived with them for five years before being ransomed by the U.S. government.
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Jun 29, 2015 • 34min
Olive Oatman
Olive Oatman, who was taken by Native Americans, lived with them for five years before being ransomed. The podcast discusses the tragic encounter, the sisters' captivity, negotiations for release, and Olive's transition back into white society. It also explores her settled life, struggles with depression, and the contrasting lifestyles between her Mormon upbringing and time with the Mojave culture.


