Book Club: Whose Story? Two Views of King Philip’s War

For centuries, mainstream understanding of King Philip’s War was based on accounts such as Mary Rowlandson’s story of her captivity and ransom. But then William Apess, Pequot minister, author and activist, came along. His Eulogy on King Philip, published in the early 19th century, turns Rowlandson’s captivity narrative on its head. In our virtual book club, we’ll read and discuss writings from each of them – conflicting views powerfully argued. What will you think?

Part of the Metacom’s Resistance: Retelling King Philip’s War collection.