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Who is Mary Rowlandson from The Name of War: King Philip's War and the Origins of American Identity and what is their importance?

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Mary Rowlandson was the wife of a prominent Puritan leader. Mary was captured by Indians, who held her for three months. She later wrote a book about her experiences, which became a bestseller in New England.

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The Name of War: King Philip's War and the Origins of American Identity