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""Daughter of the Dawn"" is a novel by William Reginald Hodder that tells the story of a young Maori woman named Hine-Moa. Set in New Zealand in the early 20th century, the book explores the Maori culture and their belief in magic and spiritualism. Hine-Moa is a strong and independent woman who is determined to follow her own path in life, even in the face of opposition from her tribe and the colonial authorities. She learns the secrets of Maori magic from her grandmother and uses them to protect her people from harm. Along the way, she falls in love with a Pakeha (European) man named John, but their relationship is fraught with difficulties due to their different cultural backgrounds. The novel is a fascinating exploration of the clash between tradition and modernity, and the power of magic and love to overcome cultural barriers.1903. This work is the manuscript of a Maori chief which was delivered to Mr. Hodder. It is the narrative of the adventures of Wanaki, which are of a remarkable historical character. These adventures will make the reader smile most incredulously at his experiences of the ancient magic of the Maori, and the terrible cursing power of the hereditary priesthood will make one shiver most coldly.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.