Aniwee; or, the Warrior Queen by Lady Florence Dixie
"Aniwee; or, the Warrior Queen" by Lady Florence Dixie is a historical fiction novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the character Aniwee, a young Warrior Queen of the Araucanian Indians, who has become a formidable leader after the tragic death of her husband. The narrative explores themes of adventure, leadership, and cultural encounters in South America, particularly focusing on Aniwee's journey as she faces threats to her
tribe and navigates the complexities of her dual heritage. The opening of the book introduces us to Aniwee as she stands watch over the scenic landscape of Patagonia, reflecting on her responsibilities as a newly appointed Queen-Regent. At just sixteen, she confronts the challenges of leadership alone after losing her husband to treachery. The narrative sets the stage for her anticipation of a visit from her white friends, Harry and Topsie Vane, while hinting at underlying tensions within her tribe, particularly with the ambitious Cacique Inacayal, who harbors resentments toward her authority. The introduction blends personal struggle with the evocative setting of a vibrant and perilous landscape, enticing readers to delve deeper into Aniwee’s trials ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Dixie, Florence, Lady, 1855-1905 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 01005376 |
| Title |
Aniwee; or, the Warrior Queen A tale of the Araucanian Indians and the mythical Trauco people |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: Henry and Co.,1890. |
| Credits | Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from a file downloaded from the British Library) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Mapuche Indians -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 67965 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-67965-5 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2022 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 411 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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