Taurua: Or Written In The Book Of Fate (1899)

By Emily Syrena Loud

Book Overview

Taurua: Or Written In The Book Of Fate is a novel written by Emily Syrena Loud and published in 1899. The story follows the life of Taurua, a young Maori girl living in New Zealand during the 19th century. Taurua is born into a world of conflict between the Maori people and the British colonizers, and she must navigate this complex landscape as she grows up.As Taurua grows older, she becomes increasingly aware of the injustices faced by her people and begins to fight for their rights. Along the way, she falls in love with a British soldier named Richard, and the two must navigate the cultural and political barriers that stand in the way of their relationship.Throughout the novel, Taurua grapples with questions of identity, belonging, and justice, as she seeks to find her place in a world that is constantly changing. The book offers a powerful exploration of the complex and often troubled history of New Zealand, as seen through the eyes of a young Maori woman.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: 1104660040
• ISBN13: 9781104660048
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 396 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"