02205cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000560011324501310016926400510030030000470035133600260039833700260042433800360045050000310048650800270051752012190054453400450176365300110180865300120181985600430183199900170187416842UtSlPG20260610133408.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7anl2iso639-1 4aPT1 aPotgieter, E. J.q(Everhardus Johannes),d1808-187510aLiedekens van Bontekoe en vijf novellen :bBlaauw bes, blauw bes!—'T is maar een pennelikker!—Marie—De ezelinnen—Hanna 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-10-09  aProduced Marc D'Hooghe  a"Liedekens van Bontekoe en vijf novellen" by E. J. Potgieter is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative centers around Willem IJsbrandtszoon Bontekoe, depicting his adventurous sea voyages and interactions with various peoples during his expeditions to the East Indies. This work not only explores themes of adventure and survival but also reflects on the complexities of human relationships within the context of exploration.  The opening portion introduces readers to the character of Willem Bontekoe. It paints a vivid picture of his trepidation and courage as he navigates through a potentially dangerous situation involving indigenous men encountered along the river. Bontekoe's internal conflict is palpable as he grapples with fear while trying to maintain control over his destiny in this unfamiliar land. As he resorts to singing, a moment of both vulnerability and strategy, the atmosphere shifts with the men's laughter, indicating a blend of fear and humor in his experience. This initial portrayal sets the tone for Bontekoe's character as a resilient yet cautious figure confronting the uncertainties of his maritime journeys. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPoetry  aFiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16842  c58230d58230