The Boy Captives: An Incident of the Indian War of 1695

"The Boy Captives: An Incident of the Indian War of 1695" by John Greenleaf Whittier is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The tells the story of a perilous event during the Indian wars, specifically focusing on the capture and escape of two young boys from the frontier settlement of Haverhill, Massachusetts. Whittier’s narrative reflects the dangers faced by early settlers in New England and the impacts of conflicts with Native Americans during this tumultuous period.