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""The Boy Captive of Old Deerfield"" is a gripping work of historical fiction that vividly recreates one of the most dramatic episodes of colonial American history: the 1704 raid on Deerfield, Massachusetts, during Queen Anne's War. Based on the true experiences of young Stephen Williams, the son of the town's minister, the narrative follows the terrifying winter march to Canada after the village is attacked by French and Native American forces. Author Mary Prudence Wells Smith brings the colonial frontier to life, detailing the hardships, cultural encounters, and resilience of those taken captive. The story offers a profound look at the complexities of life on the edge of the wilderness, exploring themes of survival, faith, and the clash of cultures between European settlers and Indigenous peoples. ""The Boy Captive of Old Deerfield"" serves as both an educational resource and a compelling adventure, preserving the memory of the struggles faced by early American pioneers. This classic tale remains a vital piece of New England's literary heritage, providing insight into the personal toll of early American conflicts. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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