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100 1 _aHenty, G. A.
_q(George Alfred),
_d1832-1902
245 1 0 _aMaori and Settler: A Story of The New Zealand War
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
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 2010-09-03
508 _aProduced by David Edwards, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Maori and Settler: A Story of The New Zealand War" by G. A. Henty is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book primarily explores the family's journey and struggles during the New Zealand Wars, focusing on themes of displacement and survival in a colonial context. The protagonist of the story, Wilfrid Renshaw, is a young boy who takes on the responsibility of supporting his family after their fortunes collapse, ultimately leading them to leave England for New Zealand. At the start of the narrative, the Renshaw family faces sudden financial ruin due to a bank failure, leaving them with little choice but to emigrate to New Zealand. The opening chapters introduce Wilfrid as a strong-willed and practical young man who devises a plan for their emigration, believing it's the best road to independence and a fresh start. The family prepares to leave behind their familiar life, showcasing their dynamic and the differing perspectives they hold about their future. This compelling beginning sets up the adventures that Wilfrid and his family will face as they navigate their new environment amid the backdrop of conflict and cultural encounters in New Zealand. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMāori (New Zealand people) -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aNew Zealand -- History -- Juvenile fiction
700 1 _aPearse, Alfred,
_d1855-1933
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33619
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