types of captivity narratives, such as those recounted by apostates from religious movements (i.e. "cult survivor" tales), have remained an enduring topic in modern media. They have been published in books and periodicals, in addition to being the subjects of film and television programs, both fiction and non-fiction.

Background

Because of the competition between New France and New England in North America, raiding between the colonies was frequent. Colonists

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