Narrative Of The Captivity, Sufferings, And Removes, Of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson: Who Was Taken Prisoner By The Indians At The Destruction Of Lancaster In (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781168888907)

Narrative Of The Captivity, Sufferings, And Removes, Of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson is a first-hand account of the captivity and suffering of Mary Rowlandson, who was taken prisoner by Native American Indians during the destruction of Lancaster in 1675. The book, which was originally published in 1682, was written by Mary Rowlandson herself and provides a detailed description of her experiences during her captivity, including the hardships she faced, the relationships she formed with her captors, and the ways in which she coped with her situation. The book also includes information about the customs and beliefs of the Native American Indians and provides insight into their way of life. The 1853 edition of the book includes additional notes and commentary by the editor, which provide context and background information about the events described in the book. Overall, Narrative Of The Captivity, Sufferings, And Removes, Of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson is a compelling and informative account of one woman's experience during a turbulent time in American history.To Which Is Appended A Century Sermon, Preached At The First Parish In Lancaster, May 28, 1753, By Reverend Timothy Harrington.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.

Author: Mary White Rowlandson
ISBN-10: 1168888905
ISBN-13: 9781168888907
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 76
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.63lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d