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The Young Colonists (1885)

The Young Colonists (1885)

Henty, George Alfred

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ISBN10: 1166048535
ISBN13: 9781166048532
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
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 first published in 1885. The story follows the adventures of a group of young English colonists who travel to New Zealand in the 1850s to start a new life. The main character, Mark Thorpe, is a brave and resourceful young man who leads the group through many challenges and dangers as they settle in their new home.The novel is set during a time of great change in New Zealand, as the Maori people and European settlers clash over land and resources. The young colonists must navigate these tensions while also dealing with natural disasters, such as earthquakes and floods, and the everyday challenges of building a new community in a foreign land.Throughout the story, Henty emphasizes the virtues of hard work, courage, and perseverance, as well as the importance of respecting other cultures and traditions. The Young Colonists is a thrilling adventure story that also provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of New Zealand and the struggles of early settlers.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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