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100 1 _aHorsley, Reginald,
_d1863-1926
245 1 0 _aIn the grip of the Hawk: A story of the Maori wars
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2022-06-24
508 _aAl Haines
520 _a"In the Grip of the Hawk: A Story of the Maori Wars" by Reginald Horsley is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative is set amid the backdrop of the tumultuous Maori Wars, focusing on the complexities of the conflicts between Maori tribes and the colonial settlers, particularly highlighting the character of George Haughton, a young Englishman seeking his own path while entangled in these historical events. The opening of the story introduces George Haughton, who has just left home following a confrontation with his father regarding his future. Upon deciding to enlist with a regiment going to New Zealand, he embarks on an adventurous journey, where he is guided by his loyal friend, Terence Moore. The narrative quickly immerses the reader in George's personal turmoil and friendships, paralleling it with the brewing conflict that looms due to the unrest among the Maori tribes, fueled by a new, radical movement led by Te Kooti. George's initial desire to pursue independence leads him to a deeper involvement in the clash between two cultures, setting the stage for the unfolding historical drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: T.C. & E.C. Jack Ltd., 1920
653 _aNew Zealand -- Fiction
653 _aMāori (New Zealand people) -- Fiction
653 _aNew Zealand -- History -- New Zealand Wars, 1860-1872 -- Fiction
700 1 _aHolloway, W. Herbert
_q(William Herbert),
_d1878-1923
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68389
999 _c109203
_d109203