The Sovereignty and Goodness of God

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Mary Rowlandson's narrative recounts her three-month captivity by Algonquian Indians after her town was attacked during King Phillip's War. This compelling account offers a rare Anglo-American woman's perspective on early interactions between settlers and Native Americans. Rowlandson's experiences highlight her struggles and reliance on Puritan beliefs and Biblical verses for strength. The book not only serves as a gripping tale of survival but also provides valuable social and historical insights into early American colonization and Native relations, influencing future settlement literature.