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The Young Colonists (1885)

The Young Colonists (1885)

Henty, George Alfred

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ISBN10: 110478632X
ISBN13: 9781104786328
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jul 17 2009
Pages: 334
Weight: 0.99
Height: 0.70 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Young Colonists is a historical fiction novel written by George Alfred Henty and published in 1885. The story is set in the mid-19th century and follows the journey of a group of young English colonists who travel to New Zealand to start a new life. The main characters, Ned and Geraldine, are siblings who are determined to succeed in their new home despite the challenges they face.As the young colonists settle into their new community, they encounter a series of obstacles, including hostile Maori tribes, harsh weather conditions, and conflicts with other settlers. The story follows their adventures as they navigate these challenges and learn to adapt to their new surroundings.Throughout the novel, Henty provides a detailed account of the history and culture of New Zealand, including the Maori people and their customs. The story also touches on themes of friendship, perseverance, and the importance of hard work and determination.Overall, The Young Colonists is an engaging and informative novel that offers a unique perspective on the history of New Zealand and the challenges faced by early settlers. It is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction or the history 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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