Narrative of the Captivity and Restoration of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson : 9781528705578

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.

Author: Mary Rowlandson

Publisher: Classic Books Library

Publication Date: Jun 21, 2018

Number of Pages: 61 pages

Binding: Paperback or Softback

ISBN-10: 1528705572

ISBN-13: 9781528705578