A Narrative of the Captivity, Sufferings, and Removes, of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson Who Was Taken Prisoner by the Indians at the Destruction of Lancaster in 1675

Published in 1682, Mary Rowlandson's account of her capture by Native Americans during King Philip's War is a classic of American literature. Rowlandson's vivid descriptions of her captivity and eventual release offer a unique perspective on the colonial era. This edition includes an introduction and notes by Timothy Harrington, an expert on early American literature.

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