Faith under fire. Survival in the wilderness. A testimony that shaped American literature. In 1676, during the chaos of King Philip’s War, Mary Rowlandson was captured in a raid on Lancaster, Massachusetts and held hostage for eleven weeks. Her narrative, The Sovereignty and Goodness of God , quickly became one of colonial America’s first bestsellers and helped establish the enduring genre of the captivity narrative. Rowlandson’s account is more than a survival story; it is a window into the Puritan worldview, a raw testimony of grief and endurance, and a reflection on God’s providence in the midst of suffering. For students and general readers alike, it remains one of the most important works in early American literature. This Scholar’s Press Student Edition makes Rowlandson’s classic accessible and engaging with: A clear Introduction to her life, Puritan faith, and King Philip’s War - A Timeline of Events and Glossary of Archaic Terms to aid comprehension - Summaries for each stage of her captivity - Discussion Questions for classrooms, book groups, or reflection Whether you are a student, teacher, or reader of classic American history, this edition provides the context and tools you need to understand and apply Rowlandson’s remarkable story. Curated for students. Crafted for comprehension. Scholar’s Press editions bring timeless works into the hands of a new generation.