Publisher's Synopsis
The Child of the English Savage is a novel written by Henry Edward Manning and Benjamin Waugh, first published in 1886. The story follows the life of a young girl named Ethel, who is the daughter of a wealthy Englishman and a Native American woman. Ethel is raised by her mother's tribe after her father abandons her, and she grows up learning their ways and customs.As she gets older, Ethel becomes torn between her two identities and struggles to find her place in the world. She is eventually taken in by a kind English family who help her navigate her conflicting emotions and teach her about her father's culture.The novel explores themes of identity, culture clash, and the impact of colonialism on indigenous people. It is a poignant and thought-provoking read that sheds light on the complexities of race and culture in the 19th century.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.
