Project Gutenberg 2007-04-27 Public domain in the USA. 274 Reid, Mayne 1818 1883 Mayne-Reid, Captain Reid, Thomas Mayne The Bush Boys: History and Adventures of a Cape Farmer and his Family Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England "The Bush Boys: History and Adventures of a Cape Farmer and his Family" by Captain Mayne Reid is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Hendrik Von Bloom, a Dutch farmer known as a "boor," whose life and adventures are set against the backdrop of South Africa's wild landscapes and the challenges faced by colonists. The narrative blends elements of farming, family life, and encounters with the region's fauna, taking readers through the complexities of frontier life during a time of sociopolitical unrest. At the start of the narrative, readers are introduced to Hendrik Von Bloom, an ex-field-cornet who has relocated with his children to the remote frontier beyond the Great Orange River, where he now lives as a trek-boor. The book opens with a description of Von Bloom's modest farm, the losses he has endured, and his aspirations for his family's future amidst hardship. The chapter details the family's dynamics, mentioning his three sons and daughter, Truey, highlighting their everyday life and struggles against natural elements, such as a swarm of locusts that threatens their crops. The opening effectively sets the stage for the unfolding adventure, establishing Von Bloom's character and the challenges that lie ahead as he strives to improve his family's situation while navigating the untamed wilderness. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 77.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Camping -- Juvenile fiction Brothers -- Juvenile fiction Fathers and sons -- Juvenile fiction Outdoor life -- Juvenile fiction Big game hunting -- Juvenile fiction Africa, Southern -- Juvenile fiction PZ Text Children's Fiction Category: Historical Novels Category: Adventure 534885 2025-08-09T05:10:04.202638 text/html 539524 2007-04-27T14:23:32 text/html 545593 2025-08-09T05:10:13.913609 application/epub+zip 553474 2025-08-09T05:10:08.039609 application/epub+zip 268942 2025-08-09T05:10:06.645581 application/epub+zip 874255 2025-08-09T05:10:18.123550 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 857841 2025-08-09T05:10:12.913601 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 429412 2022-09-10T06:20:23.326058 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 514799 2025-08-09T05:10:03.531617 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 514568 2007-04-27T14:23:30 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20035 2025-08-09T05:10:18.251536 application/rdf+xml 25047 2025-08-09T05:10:07.144597 image/jpeg 4822 2025-08-09T05:10:06.893605 image/jpeg 436981 2007-04-27T14:23:32 application/octet-stream application/zip 191554 2007-04-27T14:23:32 application/octet-stream application/zip 532658 2025-08-09T05:10:04.256610 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia