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Maori And Settler: A Story Of The New Zealand War (1891)

Maori And Settler: A Story Of The New Zealand War (1891)

Henty, George Alfred

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ISBN10: 1166616428
ISBN13: 9781166616427
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 402
Weight: 1.18
Height: 0.82 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Maori and Settler: A Story of the New Zealand War (1891) is a historical novel written by George Alfred Henty. The story is set during the mid-19th century when New Zealand was undergoing significant changes due to the arrival of British colonizers. The book tells the story of the conflict between the Maori people and the British settlers, which resulted in the New Zealand Wars.The novel follows the life of a young British settler named Harold, who becomes involved in the conflict between the Maori and the British. Harold is fascinated by the Maori culture and language, and he becomes friends with a Maori chief named Hau-mau-tawhiti. However, as tensions between the Maori and the British escalate, Harold finds himself torn between his loyalty to his own people and his admiration for the Maori.The book provides a detailed account of the New Zealand Wars, which lasted from 1845 to 1872. The conflict was sparked by disputes over land ownership and cultural differences between the Maori and the British. The novel explores the complex issues surrounding the conflict, including the impact of colonization on indigenous peoples, the struggle for power and control, and the clash of cultures.Maori and Settler: A Story of the New Zealand War is a well-researched and engaging historical novel that offers a unique perspective on a significant period in New Zealand's history. The book provides a vivid portrayal of the conflict between the Maori and the British, and it offers valuable insights into the challenges of cultural exchange and the complexities of colonialism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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