The CRUX: True Survival Stories

Surviving King Philip's War: Mary Rowlandson's Incredible Story | E 140


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In this episode of the Crux True Survival Story Podcast, Julie Henningsen and Kaycee McIntosh delve into the riveting survival tale of Mary Rowlandson from colonial America. Set against the backdrop of King Philip's War in 1676, the episode explores Rowlandson's harrowing eleven-week ordeal of captivity among Native American tribes. Listeners will learn about the cultural conflicts of the time, Mary Rowlandson's resourcefulness, and the eventual ransom that led to her release. This story, captured in her own words in the book 'A Narrative of the Captivity and Restoration of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson,' offers a gripping look at resilience, survival, and colonial history.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:25 Setting the Stage: Colonial America
00:50 Background on Mary Rowlandson
02:39 King Philip's War: The Spark
06:42 The Attack on Lancaster
08:31 Mary Rowlandson's Captivity Begins
09:26 Surviving the Wilderness
10:48 Mary's Struggle with Food
11:43 Mary's Resourcefulness in Captivity
12:16 Encounters and Movements
13:53 Ransom Negotiations and Return
15:06 Mary's Published Narrative
16:09 The Aftermath of King Philip's War
17:00 Mary's Later Life and Legacy
18:58 Reflections on Survival and Community
20:07 Conclusion and Call to Action

Check out Mary's Book, Narrative Of The Captivity And Restoration of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson

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