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Von Wielligh, G. R. (Gideon Retief), 1859-1932 |
| Illustrator |
Aschenborn, H. A. (Hans Anton), 1888-1931 |
| Title |
Boesman-Stories, Deel 4. Gemengde Vertellings, mees van 'n Awontuurlike Aard
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 86.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
'n Paar Woorde vooraf -- 'n Onverwagte ontmoeting -- Onwetend sondig, en wat daarop volg -- As 'n Boesman weer wild word -- Op 'n Skiettog, en wat daar te sien was -- Nog meer oor die Skiettog -- 'n Kommando teen Boesmans -- Hoe daardie Veldtog geëindig het -- Die Wraak van 'n Boesman -- Boesmans by Chrissiesmeer -- Kalmte in gevaar is die beste Raadsman -- Veg Boesmans ook onder mekaar? -- Die verkeerde Volstruis -- Staan tot die Dood toe -- Vryheid: die grootste Ideaal -- Liewers Sterwe as Oorgee -- Die Wreedheid van Boesmans -- Boesmans in die Breekwater -- Uit die Breekwater huis-toe -- 'n Boesman-Weeskind -- Die Krag van Bygeloof -- Nog meer oor Bygeloof -- 'n Boesman se Opvoeding -- Hoe 'n Tier baas gespeel het -- Twee verwante Stories -- Uit die bek van 'n Krokodil ontsnap.
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| Credits |
Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Boesman-Stories, Deel 4. Gemengde Vertellings, mees van 'n Awontuurlike Aard" deur G. R. Von Wielligh is a collection of mixed stories rooted in adventure, written in the early 20th century. This volume continues to explore the lives and experiences of the Boesman people, depicting their struggles, traditions, and interactions with the wider world. It focuses on various narratives showcasing the resilience of the Boesmans, highlighting their unique perspectives and lifestyles as they navigate challenges posed by other cultures and the landscape of South Africa. The opening of this volume sets the stage with introductory remarks that contextualize the Boesman narratives within a broader historical and cultural framework. It emphasizes the significance of understanding the heart and mind of the Boesman community, which remains largely overlooked by modern society. The second portion introduces a story involving an unexpected encounter with a lion, where the narrator recounts a tense moment involving a Boesman named Rondelyf and his skill with a bow and arrow. This encounter not only reveals the dangers present in the wilderness but also serves to illustrate the Boesman's adaptability and bravery in face of threats, ultimately foreshadowing a series of stories rich with adventure and life lessons. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Afrikaans |
| LoC Class |
GR: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore
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| Subject |
San (African people) -- Folklore
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| Subject |
Tales -- Africa, Southern
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
64676 |
| Release Date |
Mar 2, 2021 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Apr 5, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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