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A Better Place
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Discover the rich tapestry of pioneer life in 'A Better Place', a captivating historical fiction novel set in Greytown, Wairarapa during the late 1860s. This exquisitely crafted paperback, published by Fraser Books, transports readers to the time when Greytown was the first inland township in New Zealand, flourishing amidst the struggles of early settlement. Follow the journey of Kate, a resilient young wife from Devon, who journeys to Wellington with her two children to reunite with her husband after a perilous two-year separation. As they forge a life in a small, modest cottage with an earthen floor, Kate learns to embrace the challenges and joys of farming life. Experience farming essentials, from milking cows to tending gardens, as the settlers adjust to their new environment with hope and determination. With 342 engaging pages, this novel beautifully captures the hardships and happiness of pioneer settlers working together to build their dream. 'A Better Place' provides an authentic glimpse into New Zealand’s early history, making it a perfect addition to your historical fiction collection. Whether you’re a history enthusiast or a lover of heartwarming narratives about perseverance and community, this novel promises to inspire and entertain. Immerse yourself in 'A Better Place' today and feel the spirit of the settlers who created a life worth cherishing.
Author: Enid Meyer Publisher: Fraser Books
Bind: paperback
Dimensions: 150 x 240 mm
Pages: 342
This absorbing story is set in Greytown, in the Wairarapa, in the late 1860s. Greytown, a Small Farms Settlement, was the first inland township in New Zealand, but its beginnings were very like those elsewhere. A Better Place is a story about life in the township and on the area's small farms. A young wife from Devon, named Kate, arrives in Wellington with two children to meet their husband and father, who had sailed fom England two years previously and taken up land in Greytown. After a hazardous journey over the 'hill' she faces life in a rough cottage with earthen floor. She learns to milk cows, tend the garden and make a home for her family. Life is hard, but theirs are happy times too as settlers work together to ensure that they have, indeed, achieved 'a better place'.
Author: Enid Meyer Publisher: Fraser Books
Bind: paperback
Dimensions: 150 x 240 mm
Pages: 342
This absorbing story is set in Greytown, in the Wairarapa, in the late 1860s. Greytown, a Small Farms Settlement, was the first inland township in New Zealand, but its beginnings were very like those elsewhere. A Better Place is a story about life in the township and on the area's small farms. A young wife from Devon, named Kate, arrives in Wellington with two children to meet their husband and father, who had sailed fom England two years previously and taken up land in Greytown. After a hazardous journey over the 'hill' she faces life in a rough cottage with earthen floor. She learns to milk cows, tend the garden and make a home for her family. Life is hard, but theirs are happy times too as settlers work together to ensure that they have, indeed, achieved 'a better place'.
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