The Captivity of Mary Rowlandson

The narrative recounts Mary Rowlandson's harrowing 11-week captivity by Native Americans in 1676 and her eventual ransom. Published in 1682, it is a pivotal work in the captivity narrative genre, reflecting the complexities of colonial life and interactions. Its widespread popularity, with multiple printings in the same year, established it as one of the earliest American bestsellers, resonating with readers in both the New England colonies and England.