The Blue Tattoo
The Life of Olive Oatman
Margot Mifflin
The book chronicles the true story of Olive Oatman, a 19th-century woman who was captured by Native Americans as a teenager after her family was killed on a wagon train in Arizona. It details her life among the Mohave tribe, her return to white society, and the cultural and personal impact of her experiences, including her distinctive blue chin tattoo.
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