The Redeemed Captive Returning to Zion: Or, A Faithful History of Remarkable Occurences in the Captivity and Deliverance of Mr. John Williams, Minister of the Gospel in Deerfield . Drawn Up by Himself. Annexed to which, is a Sermon, Preached by Him Upon His Return. Also, An Appendix, By the Rev. Mr. Williams, of Springfield. Likewise, An Appendix, By the Rev. Mr. Taylor, of Deerfield. With a Conclusion to the Whole, by the Rev. Mr. Prince, of Boston. The Sixth Edition

(Indian Captivity) Williams, John

Published by Printed by Samuel Hall, Boston, 1795

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Sixth edition. 132pp. 12mo. A later edition, after many others, beginning with the extremely rare 1707 First edition printed in Boston. One of the most famous and most popular captivity narratives. Williams, a Harvard graduate in charge of the church at Greenfield when it was attacked by Indians in 1703, was taken with others to Canada. His wife and two of his children were tomahawked on the way. "As a powerful picture of Indian cruelty, ranks next to the Rowlandson captivity narrative, published in 1682 ." (Howes). Howes W461; Evans 29893 Contemporary sheep, covers detached, spine abraded. Two contemporary lending library bookplates on front pastedown.

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• Title: The Redeemed Captive Returning to Zion: Or, A Faithful History of Remarkable Occurences in the Captivity and Deliverance of Mr. John Williams, Minister of the Gospel in Deerfield . Drawn Up by Himself. Annexed to which, is a Sermon, Preached by Him Upon His Return. Also, An Appendix, By the Rev. Mr. Williams, of Springfield. Likewise, An Appendix, By the Rev. Mr. Taylor, of Deerfield. With a Conclusion to the Whole, by the Rev. Mr. Prince, of Boston. The Sixth Edition
• Publisher: Printed by Samuel Hall, Boston
• Publication Date: 1795
• Binding: 132pp. 12mo
• Edition: Sixth edition.
• Seller catalogs:
  • Americana