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As It Were: John Brickell was captured by Natives, but kept many of their ways in freedom


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As It Were: John Brickell was captured by Natives, but kept many of their ways in freedom
Ed Lentz
Guest Columnist
Captured by Native Americans when he was young, John Brickell never forgot where he came from.
When he returned to that world, he never forgot where he had been. The trail Brickell followed was a long one that ended in what would one day be Ohio’s capital city. 
In 1842, Brickell told the story of his life and adventures to the American Pioneer magazine. He still was quite eloquent and told a good story in simple terms. What often was overlooked was what happened after he left Native America behind.  ....

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