Published in 1916, 'Timid Hare: The Little Captive' by Mary Hazelton Blanchard Wade is a juvenile historical novel that tells the story of Swift Fawn, a white girl captured by the Dakota Indians and renamed Timid Hare. The narrative explores her struggles with identity and belonging as she adapts to her new life among her captors, facing challenges and forming friendships, particularly with Black Bull, the son of her captor. The novel highlights themes of cultural dislocation, resilience, and the search for one's true self amidst adversity.
