The Dayuma Story: Life Under Auca Spears is a non-fiction book written by Ethel Emily Wallis. The book tells the true story of Dayuma, a young Quichua Indian girl from Ecuador who was kidnapped by the Auca tribe in the 1950s. The Auca tribe was known for their violent and aggressive behavior towards outsiders, and Dayuma was taken as a prisoner.Despite the odds against her, Dayuma managed to survive among the Aucas and eventually became a member of their tribe. She learned their language and customs, and even married an Auca man. However, her desire to return to her own people never faded, and she eventually managed to escape and make her way back to civilization.The Dayuma Story is a gripping and inspiring tale of survival, courage, and determination. It offers a unique glimpse into the lives of the Auca tribe and their interactions with outsiders, as well as the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Wallis's vivid descriptions and engaging narrative style make this book a must-read for anyone interested in true stories of adventure and survival.This is a new release of the original 1960 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.