Narrative of the Captivity and Restoration of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson is the first hand biographical story written by Mary Rowlandson. Rowlandson, a colonial woman in Lancaster, Massachusetts during the late 17th century, was captured by Native Americans for seven week and five days. Narrative of the Captivity and Restoration of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson has been one of the most popular captivity narratives and is highly recommended for those who are interested in American history and those who enjoy reading captivity narratives.