The adventures of Kimble Bent: A story of wild life in the New Zealand bush

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cowan, James, 1870-1943

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Adventures of Kimble Bent: A Story of Wild Life in the New Zealand Bush" by James Cowan is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book narrates the real-life adventures of Kimble Bent, a British soldier who deserted to join the Maori during the tumultuous period of the Maori Wars in New Zealand. Through Bent's experiences, the narrative explores themes of cultural integration, survival, and the harsh realities of life in the wilds of New Zealand during a time marked by conflict. The opening of the tale introduces us to Kimble Bent as he escapes from British military life, making his way through the dense New Zealand bush toward the Maori rebels. We learn about his background, including his troubled life as a soldier and his mixed heritage, which steers him toward his decision to desert. The narrative quickly establishes the tension between the British forces and the Maori, highlighting Bent's desire for freedom and his urge to embrace a new identity among the indigenous people. His initial encounters with Maori scouts and his dramatic transition to life within the tribe set the stage for his further adventures, showcasing the complexities of loyalty, belonging, and the savage beauty of the New Zealand wilderness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Christian Boissonnas, sp1nd and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 74.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2014-05-18