Ena: Or the Ancient Maori (Classic Reprint)

By George H. Wilson

Book Overview

Ena: Or The Ancient Maori is a historical novel written by George H. Wilson in 1874. The book is set in New Zealand and follows the life of Ena, a young Maori woman who is born into a powerful tribe. Ena is a strong and independent woman who defies the traditional gender roles of her society and becomes a warrior. She is also a skilled healer and uses her knowledge of herbal medicine to help her people.The novel explores the culture and traditions of the Maori people, as well as their history and struggles with colonization. Ena's story is set against the backdrop of the arrival of Europeans in New Zealand and the conflicts that arise between the two cultures.Throughout the book, Ena faces many challenges and obstacles, including betrayal, loss, and love. She must navigate the complex political landscape of her society and fight for the rights of her people.Ena: Or The Ancient Maori is a richly detailed and engaging novel that provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of the Maori people. It is a must-read for anyone interested in New Zealand's history and culture.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166992357
• ISBN13: 9781166992354
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"