Moyarra (1851)

Moyarra is a historical novel written by George William Rusden and published in 1851. The book is set in Australia during the early days of European settlement and tells the story of a young Aboriginal girl named Moyarra. Moyarra is taken from her family and raised by a white family who adopt her as their own. As she grows up, she becomes torn between her two identities and struggles to find her place in a society that is divided by race and culture. The novel explores themes of identity, cultural conflict, and the impact of European colonization on Indigenous communities. It also offers a unique insight into the lives of Aboriginal people during this period in Australian history. Rusden's writing is vivid and descriptive, painting a picture of the Australian landscape and the people who inhabit it. Moyarra is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that challenges readers to consider the complex issues surrounding race and identity 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.