Mary Rowlandson was captured by Native Americans during King Philip's War in 1675. She was held captive for 11 weeks and wrote a detailed account of her experiences in her memoir "A Narrative of the Captivity and Restoration of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson." Rowlandson's narrative provides a vivid portrayal of the hardships and sufferings she endured during her captivity, as well as insights into the interactions between colonists and Native Americans during that period.

Mary White Rowlandson has written:

'A true history of the captivity and restoration of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson, a minister's wife in New-England: wherein is set forth the cruel and inhumane usage she underwent amongst the heathens for eleven weeks time, and her deliverance from them'

'The Captive' -- subject(s): Indians of North America, Indian captivities, King Philip's War, 1675-1676, Biography, History

'A Narrative of the Captivity & Removes of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson'

'A narrative of the captivity, sufferings and removes of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson, who was taken prisoner by the Indians, with several others, and treated in the most barbarous and cruel manner by those vile savages' -- subject(s): Early works to 1800, Captivity, 1676, Indian captivities, King Philip's War, 1675-1676, Personal narratives, History

'The narrative of the captivity and restoration of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson' -- subject(s): Indian captivities, King Philip's War, 1675-1676, Biography, History

Mary Rowlandson wrote "A Narrative of the Captivity and Restoration of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson" to recount her experiences as a captive of Native American tribes during King Philip's War. The purpose of her narrative was to provide a firsthand account of the hardships and challenges she faced during her captivity, as well as to emphasize her religious faith and the role it played in helping her endure the ordeal. Through her narrative, Rowlandson sought to highlight the providential nature of her survival and restoration.

the event that happened first in this narrative was Mary Rowland caring for her sick baby until its death

The diction in "A Narrative of the Captivity" by Mary Rowlandson is primarily formal and elevated, characterized by religious language and Old English vocabulary. This style reflects the Puritan beliefs and cultural norms of the time. For example, Rowlandson often uses phrases like "unto," "thou," and "art" instead of modern equivalents.