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100 1 _aNiemann, August,
_d1839-1919
245 1 0 _aPieter Maritz, der Buernsohn von Transvaal
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-10-01
508 _aProduced by Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Pieter Maritz, der Buernsohn von Transvaal" by August Niemann is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story appears to depict the life and challenges of Pieter Maritz, a young boy in the Transvaal region of South Africa, during a tumultuous period marked by conflict between the Boer settlers and indigenous tribes. The narrative is likely interwoven with themes of bravery, survival, and the societal tensions of the time, providing a glimpse into the struggles faced by pioneers. At the start of the novel, Pieter and his father, a Boer settler, are introduced fleeing from enemies in the South African wilderness. The heavy atmosphere of danger is palpable as they seek refuge in a cave. Injured and bleeding, the father passes on memories and warnings to Pieter, emphasizing the necessity to cherish their homeland and remain vigilant against threats, particularly from the English. After the father's death, Pieter finds himself alone and determined to navigate the hostile environment, searching for his community against the backdrop of a captivating yet treacherous landscape. This opening sets a tone of intrigue and highlights the impending adventures and challenges that await the young protagonist in a rapidly changing world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aTransvaal (South Africa) -- History -- War of 1880-1881 -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55657
999 _c96488
_d96488