Homestead is the story of the last large lease of Maori Land (named Waimarama) and the two families who inhabited it a century apart. The pivotal characters of these families are Muller, in parallel with Darwin, believed he had solved the outstanding conundrum of biodiversity. This prompted him to travel to Europe and air his theory.
Steven, a century later, finds a further parallel in his life’s experiences to those of Muller. They both indulge their insatiable curiosity and allow chance to shape their lives.
Hugh Mason’s seventh novel is a grand adventure of the mind and spirit and his most substantial and inspiring work to date – a most satisfying read.
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Paperback. Condition: Good. 244 pages. ex-library, text lightly tannedHomestead is the story of the last large lease of Maori Land (named Waimarama ) and the two families who inhabited it a century apart. The pivotal characters of these families are Muller, in parallel with Darwin, believed he had solved th e outstanding conundrum of biodiversity. This prompted him to travel to Europe a nd air his theory. Steven, a century later, finds a further parallel in his li fe?Ç's experiences to those of Muller. They both indulge their insatiable cur iosity and allow chance to shape their lives. Hugh Mason?Ç's seventh novel is a grand adventure of the mind and spirit and his most substantial and inspiri ng work to date ? a most satisfying read. Seller Inventory # 6563b
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