Narrative of the Captivity, Sufferings, and Removes, of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson

""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"" is a memoir written by Mary Rowlandson, an English colonist in Massachusetts. The book, which was first published in 1682, recounts Rowlandson's capture by Native Americans during King Philip's War and her subsequent captivity for 11 weeks. The memoir details her experiences of being separated from her family, witnessing the deaths of fellow captives, and enduring hunger, illness, and physical abuse. It also provides insight into the culture and customs of the Native American tribes that held her captive. The 1853 edition of the book includes additional historical context and commentary by Reverend James Shaw, making it a valuable primary source for understanding the early colonial period in America.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.