Like many people of a certain age, I was introduced to this story through the Disney movie. This is the classic story of a white captive who desperately does not want to be returned to white society. Like the historical figure Blue Jacket, who was born Marmaduke Swearingen, John Butler makes the transition to True Son and forgets the ways of his past until he is thrust back into the society of his birth. Readers who like this little story will want to seek out other Richter works, especially the series "The Trees", "The Fields" and "The Town. A highly recommended book by a truly gifted author.