Bibliograph

Narrative of the captivity and restoration of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson

Type

Label

Narrative of the captivity and restoration of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Narrative of the captivity and restoration of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Summary

Classic Books Library presents this brand new edition of the "Narrative of the Captivity and Restoration of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson" (1682). Mary Rowlandson (c. 1637-1711), nee Mary White, was born in Somerset, England. Her family moved to the Massachusetts Bay Colony in the United States, and she settled in Lancaster, Massachusetts, marrying in 1656. It was here that Native Americans attacked during King Philip's War, and Mary and her three children were taken hostage. This text is a profound first-hand account written by Mary detailing the experiences and conditions of her capture, and chronicling how she endured the 11 weeks in the wilderness under her Native American captors. It was published six years after her release, and explores the themes of mortal fragility, survival, faith and will, and the complexities of human nature. It is acknowledged as a seminal work of American historical literature

Target audience

adult

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