Mary Rowlandson's "A True History": The Popularity of Captivity Narratives

When Lancaster resident Mary Rowlandson published her captivity narrative in 1682, it quickly became a best-seller both in the American colonies and in Britain. But what was it about her story that was so interesting? Why did 17th century readers enjoy a captivity narrative so much? Join our Special Collections and Archives Librarian to learn more about what made captivity narratives popular and what made Mary Rowlandson's special.

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