Narrative of the Captivity and Restoration of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson, Mary White Rowlandson

Narrative of the Captivity and Restoration of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson

Mary White Rowlandson

Level
B2
Words
20,139
Chapters
2
First published
1682
Reading time
about 2 hours
Translation
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A firsthand account of a Puritan woman's captivity by Native Americans during King Philip's War. Mary Rowlandson describes her ordeal with vivid detail, including her struggles for survival and her reliance on faith. This early American narrative is written in clear, plain English, making it accessible for learners while offering a unique historical perspective.

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