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By: Mary Rowlandson (c.1637-1711)
A Narrative of the Captivity and Restoration of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson is a harrowing account of one woman’s experience during King Philip’s War in the 17th century. Mary Rowlandson beautifully recounts her capture by Native American warriors, her journey through the wilderness, and her eventual redemption. Her firsthand descriptions of the brutality and hardships endured during her captivity are both heartbreaking and riveting.
Despite the graphic details of violence and loss, Rowlandson’s faith and perseverance shine through as she turns to God for strength and guidance. Her ability to find moments of beauty and solace amidst the chaos is truly inspiring. The reader is taken on a poignant journey of survival, resilience, and ultimately, redemption.
This book is a must-read for anyone interested in early American history, women’s narratives, or stories of survival against all odds. Rowlandson’s courage and resilience in the face of unimaginable hardship make her story a testament to the human spirit’s ability to endure and overcome.
Book Description:
This is the story of Mary Rowlandson’s capture by American Indians in 1675. It is a blunt, frightening, and detailed work with several moments of off-color humor. Mary, the wife of a minister, was captured by Natives during King Philips War while living in a Lancaster town, most of which was decimated, and the people murdered. See through her eyes, which depict Indians as the instruments of Satan. Her accounts were a best-seller of the era, and a seminal work, being one of the first captivity narratives ever published by a woman. Without works such as hers, there would likely not be many modern works inspired by similar themes, such as The Searchers, starring John Wayne.(Summary by Matthew Scott Surprenant)
