Includes bibliography (p. 247-267) and index.

Cups of common calmity: Puritan captivity narratives as literature a nd history -- Rowlandson, M. The sovereignty and goodness of God -- Mat her, I. Quentin Stockwell's relation of his captivity and redemption -- Gyles, J. Memoirs of odd adventures, strange deliverances, etc. -- Mat her, C. New assaults from the Indians and The condition of the captives -- Mather, C. A narrative of Hannah Swarton containing wonderful passa ges relating to her captivity and deliverance -- Mather, C. A narrative of Hannah Dustan's notable deliverance from captivity -- Williams, J. The redeemed captive returning to Zion -- Hanson, E. God's mercy surmou nting man's cruelty.

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