{"title":"Trevor Bentley","description":"\u003cp\u003eTrevor Bentley’s works delve into the complex histories of New Zealand’s colonial frontier, exploring themes of cultural encounter, identity, and survival. His narratives often highlight the experiences of both Māori and Pākehā, revealing the intertwined stories of conflict, adaptation, and coexistence in the nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect meticulously researched biographies and historical accounts that illuminate lesser-known perspectives on colonial life. 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This book tells of the often terrifying encounters endured by these women and six others for much longer. Two actually chose to remain in the Maori world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe women's stories often caused a public outcry in European communities. Were they mistreated and held against their will? What was their relationship with their captors? And what of their virtue? What did they have to do to survive? 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