The Unredeemed Captive

The Unredeemed Captive is a historical novel by John Bakeless that tells the true story of Eunice Williams, a young girl captured by Native Americans during King Philip’s War in 1704. She was taken from her New England community and raised within the Mohawk tribe. The story explores themes of cultural identity, faith, and the human impact of conflict. Eunice's eventual attempt to return home highlights the complex effects of captivity and the lasting scars of war, offering a detailed look at this period of colonial American history.