The sovereignty and goodness of GOD, together with the faithfulness of his promises displayed, being a narrative of the captivity and restoration of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson, commended by her, to all that desires to know the Lord's doings to, and dealings with her. Especially to her dear children and relations. The second Addition [sic] Corrected and amended. Written by her own hand for her private use, and now made public at the earnest desire of some friends, and for the benefit of the afflicted. Deut. 32.39. See now that I, even I am he, and there is no god with me, I kill and I make alive, I...

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Two tales of captivity, written by the captives themselves. The first is "Narrative of the Captivity of William Biggs Among the Kickapoo Indians in Illinois in 1788." The second is "Narrative of the Captivity and Restoration of
Mrs. Mary Rowlandson," about a colonial American woman who was captured by Native Americans during King Philips War and held for 11 weeks before being ransomed.