02483cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000130010610000480011924500280016726400510019530000470024633600260029333700260031933800360034550000310038150801950041252013380060753400450194565300340199065300330202465300400205785600430209799900170214056471UtSlPG20260610134312.0mcr n260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPRaD5011 aFussell, J. C.q(James Coldham),d1874-194510aCorporal Tikitanu, V.C. 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2018  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2018-01-31  aProduced by Ernest Schaal and The Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from scans of public domain works at The National
Library of Australia.)  a"Corporal Tikitanu, V.C." by J. C. Fussell is a fictional narrative set in the early 20th century, centering around the experiences of a Māori soldier during World War I. The book combines elements of adventure, humor, and cultural exploration, highlighting the heroism and unique perspective of Henare Tikitanu as he embarks on a journey from New Zealand to the battlefields of France. It not only offers insights into the war but also delves into Māori culture, family ties, and the challenges of love amidst conflict.  The story follows Henare Tikitanu, who enlists in the military, leaving behind his sweetheart, Kiri, to fight for the British Empire. From humorous mishaps during his enlistment and training to the battlefront, Henare's adventures are narrated with a blend of humorous pidgin-English and profound loyalty to his people and homeland. His courage earns him a Victoria Cross, which he receives with mixed emotions as he navigates friendships, rivalries (notably with Wiremu, his old rival for Kiri's affections), and the tragic realities of war. As Henare recounts his journey, readers witness his growth from a playful young man into a celebrated soldier, culminating in his return home, where he marries Kiri amidst celebration and admiration from his community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Humor  aMāori (New Zealand people)  aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- New Zealand40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56471  c97302d97302