Narrative of the Captivity and Restoration of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson (Dodo Press) (Paperback)

from librarycatnip

Yeah......this was not an exciting read. It is very detailed, and relatively dispassionate. She discusses food a LOT (I'm sure it was a very salient concern in her captivity). Lots of scripture, though I'm intrigued by Jason's idea of her carrying her culture with her through these various remove...

from raselyem7

Yeah......this was not an exciting read. It is very detailed, and relatively dispassionate. She discusses food a LOT (I'm sure it was a very salient concern in her captivity). Lots of scripture, though I'm intrigued by Jason's idea of her carrying her culture with her through these various remove...

from MCDyson

In 1675 Mary Rowlandson, wife of a minister, was taken by Indians during King Philip's War. This is written by Mary and reads like a witness to the glory of God. (which is ok but not what I expected) Although I liked it because of its historical value, I would rather have had more detail of what ...

from Chris177

Mary's story is one misery yet hope. Mary was captured by Native Americans in an attack on a small Massachusetts town during want we call King Philip's War." The more I read about this "unremembered" war the more interesting it becomes. I recommend first reading one of the many books on the histo...

from K...

If I could, I would give it 1.5 stars because, although I didn't like it, it wasn't downright horrible.