The Story Of A New Zealand River (1920)

""The Story of a New Zealand River"" is a novel written by Jane Mander and published in 1920. The story is set in the early 1900s and follows the life of a young girl named Alice Roland, who grows up on the banks of the Waimate River in New Zealand. The novel explores themes of identity, family, love, and the impact of colonialism on Maori culture. Alice's family is depicted as struggling to maintain their farm and their way of life in the face of economic pressures and changing social norms. Along the way, Alice falls in love with a Maori man named Rua, which complicates her relationships with her family and the wider community. The novel is known for its vivid descriptions of the New Zealand landscape and its nuanced portrayal of the complexities of race and class in colonial society. Overall, ""The Story of a New Zealand River"" is a poignant and thought-provoking work of historical fiction that offers a unique perspective on the history of New Zealand.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.