Moyarra (1851) - George William Rusden - Bog

""Moyarra"" is a historical fiction novel written by George William Rusden and published in 1851. Set in the early 19th century, the story follows the life of Moyarra, a young Aboriginal girl who is taken from her family and forced to live with a white settler family. The novel explores the themes of colonialism, racism, and cultural assimilation as Moyarra struggles to adapt to her new life and the prejudices of the white settlers around her. Through her experiences, the novel sheds light on the complex relationships between Indigenous Australians and European colonizers during this period of Australian history. The book is considered a landmark work in Australian literature and an important contribution to the ongoing conversation about reconciliation and Indigenous rights in Australia.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.