Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: The Life of Daniel, or the Captive of Judah by Julia Corner, Ed

For Students 3rd - 5th
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book The Life of Daniel, or, The Captive of Judah by Julia Corner, Ed. (1861). This is the story of Daniel from Deans Scripture Library for the Young.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: The Little Captive King by William and Robert Chambers

For Students 2nd - 5th
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book The Little Captive King & Other Tales by William and Robert Chambers (1888), a collection of short stories from the Chambers's Juvenile Library.
Handout
Bartleby

Bartleby.com: Cambridge History of Eng and Am Lit: Narratives Indian Captivities

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Discusses Indian captivity narratives as the result of "involuntary journeying" and their contemporary appeal. Click on the next three names at the bottom of the page to read about some of the captives.
Article
British Library

British Library: Discovering Literature: Dream Visions

For Students 9th - 10th
The dream vision as a form was as popular in the late medieval period as the novel is today. From courtly comedy to social critique, via feminist polemic, this article explores some of the most captivating works of the medieval period.
Lesson Plan
Scholastic

Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Indian Captive

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Indian Captive" by Lois Lenski. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
Website
Washington State University

Washington State University: Mary Rowlandson & Captivity Narratives Bibliography

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
An extensive bibliography of works about the captivity narrative, with special attention to the captivity narrative of Mary Rowlandson.
Website
Other

Msu: Captivity Narratives Bibliography

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This bibliography of American captivity narratives is offered as part of a University of Michigan humanities electronic discussion group.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Stories of the Wars of the Jews by A. L. O. E.

For Students 3rd - 5th
This is an online photocopy of the original of the children's book Stories of the Wars of the Jews by A. L. O. E. (1884), a collection of war stories from the Babylonish captivity to the destruction of Jerusalem by Titus.
Activity
Other

Los Siete Poderes

For Students 9th - 10th
Delve into 14 chapters of the captivating story of the "Seven Powers," and see how it all ends in the final combat. This site was created with the reader in mind because of its excellent font selection.
Website
Other

Raid on Deerfield: The Many Stories of 1704

For Students 9th - 10th
Experience the dramatic raid on Deerfield. You can read what the victims of the Deerfield Raid say in their stories through historical documents as well as see artifacts, find out about the assailants, and enter the conflict yourself.
Website
University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Mary Rowlandson

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biographical sketch of Mary Rowlandson, with an emphasis on her role in American literature.
eBook
Bartleby

Bartleby.com: The Shot/online Text and Story Notes

For Students 9th - 10th
Barleby.com provides the online text version of Alexander Pushkin's short story "The Shot" plus a link to a short biography and a commentary on the story.