The Young Puritans In Captivity (1905)

By Mary Prudence Wells Smith

Book Overview

The Young Puritans In Captivity is a historical fiction novel written by Mary Prudence Wells Smith and published in 1905. The story is set in the 17th century during the time of the Puritans in England. The plot revolves around a group of young Puritan children who are captured by Native Americans during a raid on their village. The children are taken into captivity and forced to adapt to a new way of life with their captors. The novel explores themes of culture clash, survival, and identity as the children struggle to maintain their Puritan beliefs and practices while also learning to live among the Native Americans. The story is told through the perspective of the children, who are portrayed as resilient and resourceful despite the hardships they face. Throughout the novel, the author provides historical context and details about the Puritan way of life and their interactions with Native Americans. The Young Puritans In Captivity is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a unique perspective on the early history of America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120939658
• ISBN13: 9781120939654
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 354 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"