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100 1 _aDielitz, Theodor,
_d1810-1869?
245 1 0 _aVandiemenin maa
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aThis work appears to be an abridged and translated version of "The bushranger of Van Diemen's land" by Charles Rowcroft.
500 _aRelease date is 2008-05-19
508 _aProduced by Tapio Riikonen
520 _a"Vandiemenin maa" by Theodor Dielitz is a historical adventure narrative written in the late 19th century. The book follows the challenging journey of settlers, specifically focusing on Major Horton and his family as they navigate the dangers of life on Vandiemen's Land, which was once a penal colony. The story unfolds around themes of adventure, conflict, and survival, as the characters confront both the natural elements and precarious human encounters. The opening of "Vandiemenin maa" introduces readers to the setting of Vandiemen's Land and the arrival of Major Horton and his family. They are on a ship attempting to anchor near a river mouth but face treacherous waters. The chapter weaves in reflections on the island's past as a penal colony and sets the stage for the challenges ahead, particularly with the looming presence of escaped convicts. As they interact with the environment and each other, the tension escalates with hints of impending conflict, particularly with mentions of a lurking group of escaped convicts planning to seize the ship. This opening sets a dramatic tone, blending exploration with the threat of violence and underlining the venture into an unknown land. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAustralia -- Juvenile fiction
700 1 _aRowcroft, Charles,
_d-1856
700 1 _aHirvonen, Simeon,
_d1848-1915
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25518
999 _c66519
_d66519