Sinabada is a novel written by Elinor Mordaunt. The story is set in Papua New Guinea and follows the life of a young girl, named Tia, who is half-Papuan and half-European. Tia is raised by her Papuan mother and grandmother, but after her mother passes away, she is sent to live with her European father and stepmother in England. Tia struggles to adjust to her new life in England and feels like an outsider in her own family. She longs to return to her homeland and reconnect with her Papuan heritage. Eventually, Tia is able to ...
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Sinabada is a novel written by Elinor Mordaunt. The story is set in Papua New Guinea and follows the life of a young girl, named Tia, who is half-Papuan and half-European. Tia is raised by her Papuan mother and grandmother, but after her mother passes away, she is sent to live with her European father and stepmother in England. Tia struggles to adjust to her new life in England and feels like an outsider in her own family. She longs to return to her homeland and reconnect with her Papuan heritage. Eventually, Tia is able to return to Papua New Guinea and reunite with her grandmother, who teaches her about the customs and traditions of her people. The novel explores themes of identity, cultural heritage, and the clash between Western and indigenous cultures. It also touches on issues such as colonialism, racism, and the impact of globalization on traditional ways of life. Overall, Sinabada is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on the complexities of cultural identity and the challenges faced by those who straddle multiple worlds.The Autobiography Of A British Woman Became Known As Sinabada, Lady King, Over Sixty Cannibal Islands Among The Trobriands.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.
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