The Account of Mary Rowlandson and Other Indian Captivity Narratives

Horace Kephart
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Among the most celebrated captivity narratives, Rowlandson's account of her abduction by the Narragansett Indians in 1676 details her hardships and suffering, along with invaluable observations on Native American life. Also includes three other famous narratives of captivity among the Delawares, the Iroquois, and the Indians of the Allegheny.
Genres: HistoryNonfictionBiographyNative AmericansRead For SchoolAdultAmerican History
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