Maori and Settler: A Story of the New Zealand War by Henty, G. a.

Maori and Settler: A Story of the New Zealand War (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781453732274)

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Maori and Settler: A Story of the New Zealand War by Henty, G. a.

Maori and Settler: A Story of the New Zealand War

$10.24
Maori and Settler: A Story of the New Zealand War by Henty, G. a.

Maori and Settler: A Story of the New Zealand War

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Format: Paperback
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When a financial disaster wipes out their family savings, the Renshaw family looks to start over. Maori and Settler: The New Zealand Wars, by G.A. Henty tells the story of young Wilfrid Renshaw and his family, as they emigrate to New Zealand in the 1860's in hope of a better life. Embarking on an arduous journey from London aboard the Flying Scud, they make new friends, including the affable and knowledgeable Mr. Atherton, with whom they share adventures as they sail to the other side of the globe. The Renshaws find life in New Zealand to be tough, but rewarding - until trouble begins to brew. Will Wilfrid and his family lose all for which they have worked when the strange Pai Marire religion inspire many, otherwise peaceful natives, towards violence against the settlers? In this book you will learn about the life of the early settlers of New Zealand, as well as, the events surrounding the New Zealand Wars.This book includes more than one hundred geographical, historical, and explanatory footnotes to aid the modern reader.

Author: G. a. Henty
ISBN-10: 1453732276
ISBN-13: 9781453732274
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 08/14/2010
Pages: 170
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.57lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.39d
By G. a. Henty
By G. a. Henty
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G.A. Henty (1832-1902) was a prolific author and journalist in the 19th century. Drawing on his experience and knowledge as a war correspondent, Henty was a master of weaving history into his fictional stories about courageous young men living in difficult times marked by military conflict. His stories provide insight into some of the greatest conflicts of history while introducing the reader to characters that embodied the values of integrity, duty and virtue. While aimed at older children and teens, even adults will enjoy his writings.

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