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The Unredeemed Captive: A Family Story from Early America

by John Putnam Demos
RM62.91 MYR Now RM44.30 MYR Save 30%
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Colonial family saga, cultural identity crisis.

"The Unredeemed Captive" isn't just a historical account; it's an insightful exploration of cultural identity and transformation. If you're intrigued by Colonial American history and the personal stories that highlight the complexities of cultural assimilation and the human spirit, you'll find it a compelling read. It also sheds light on the resilience of individuals amidst the tumult of history, making it deeply human and relatable.

  • Francis Parkman Prize (1995)
  • National Book Critics Circle Award Nominee for General Nonfiction (1994)
  • National Book Award Finalist for Nonfiction (1994)
  • Ray Allen Billington Prize (1995)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Unredeemed Captive: A Family Story from Early America

by John Putnam Demos
RM62.91 MYR Now RM44.30 MYR Save 30%
ISBN: 9780394557823
Authors: John Putnam Demos
Publisher: Knopf
Date of Publication: 1994-03-29
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: History, Religion, Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: Biography, History, American History, Historical, War, Microhistory
Goodreads rating: 3.66
(rated by 1584 readers)

Description

In 1704 an Indian war party descended on a Massachusetts village, abducting a Puritan minister and his children. The minister was released, but his daughter chose to stay with her captors. Her extraordinary story is one of race, religion, and the conflict between two cultures.
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*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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Colonial family saga, cultural identity crisis.

"The Unredeemed Captive" isn't just a historical account; it's an insightful exploration of cultural identity and transformation. If you're intrigued by Colonial American history and the personal stories that highlight the complexities of cultural assimilation and the human spirit, you'll find it a compelling read. It also sheds light on the resilience of individuals amidst the tumult of history, making it deeply human and relatable.

  • Francis Parkman Prize (1995)
  • National Book Critics Circle Award Nominee for General Nonfiction (1994)
  • National Book Award Finalist for Nonfiction (1994)
  • Ray Allen Billington Prize (1995)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.