Project Gutenberg 2013-09-02 Public domain in the USA. 259 Stredder, Eleanor 1835 1913 Stredder, E.‏ (Eleanor)‏ Doing and daring : $b A New Zealand story Produced by Al Haines "Doing and Daring: A New Zealand Story" by Eleanor Stredder is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers on a family, particularly focusing on young Edwin Lee and his experiences in New Zealand, showcasing the challenges and adventures of colonial life, including encounters with the local Maori people. Themes of bravery, cultural interaction, and the beauty of the New Zealand landscape surface throughout the narrative. The opening of the novel introduces readers to a picturesque autumn day in New Zealand as the Lee family travels by mail coach through the bush, which is depicted as both enchanting and perilous. The coach encounters difficulties on a muddy road, resulting in a near accident. Mr. Lee, his children, and fellow passengers endure a tumultuous ride, showcasing their personalities and establishing a sense of camaraderie amidst the struggles. When the coach overturns, Edwin takes the initiative to seek help, highlighting his resourcefulness and bravery. The first chapter sets the stage for the family's journey, immersing readers in the vivid setting and the trials they face in their new life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/43620/43620-rst/images/img-cover.jpg Reading ease score: 80.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Adventure stories Friendship -- Juvenile fiction Siblings -- Juvenile fiction Frontier and pioneer life -- Juvenile fiction Courage -- Juvenile fiction Maori (New Zealand people) -- Juvenile fiction New Zealand -- Juvenile fiction PZ Text Category: Adventure Category: Novels 512141 2025-08-17T14:07:40.790605 text/html 498152 2024-10-23T18:19:51 text/html 1180893 2025-08-17T14:07:52.763559 application/epub+zip 1486141 2025-01-17T07:57:00.985707 application/pdf 514814 2025-01-17T07:56:55.373694 application/pdf 1190623 2025-08-17T14:07:45.544550 application/epub+zip 247717 2025-08-17T14:07:42.763632 application/epub+zip 1315315 2025-08-17T14:07:56.908092 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1287502 2025-08-17T14:07:50.791560 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 346267 2022-09-19T20:56:09.051897 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 433978 2025-08-17T14:07:39.803608 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 436343 2013-09-02T11:38:16 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 434221 2013-09-02T11:38:24 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 434219 2013-09-02T11:38:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 27920 2025-08-17T14:07:57.144001 application/rdf+xml 422597 2025-08-17T14:07:39.535623 text/x-rst 422597 2013-09-02T11:38:36 text/x-rst 12929 2025-08-17T14:07:43.706559 image/jpeg 2430 2025-08-17T14:07:43.251610 image/jpeg 167217 2013-09-02T11:38:16 application/octet-stream application/zip 166821 2013-09-02T11:38:26 application/octet-stream application/zip 1149145 2013-09-02T11:37:10 application/octet-stream application/zip 1132461 2013-09-02T11:38:36 application/octet-stream application/zip 166781 2013-09-02T11:38:34 application/octet-stream application/zip 1140709 2025-08-17T14:07:40.866619 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