Publisher's Synopsis
A Narrative Of The Captivity And Restoration Of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson is a memoir written by Mary Rowlandson, an English colonist who was captured by Native Americans during King Philip's War in 1676. The book details her experiences during her eleven-week captivity, including the brutal treatment she endured and the loss of her family members. Rowlandson's account provides insight into the cultural differences between the English colonists and the Native Americans, as well as the conflicts that arose between the two groups. She also reflects on her own spiritual journey during her captivity, as she turns to her faith for comfort and guidance. The book concludes with Rowlandson's eventual release and reunion with her husband, as well as her thoughts on the lessons she learned from her captivity. A Narrative Of The Captivity And Restoration Of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson is considered an important historical document and a significant work of early American literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections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.
