Project Gutenberg 2017-10-01 Public domain in the USA. 208 Niemann, August 1839 1919 Niemann, A. (August) Niemann, Wilhelm Otto August Pieter Maritz, der Buernsohn von Transvaal Produced by Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "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.) Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. de Transvaal (South Africa) -- History -- War of 1880-1881 -- Fiction PT Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Adventure Category: German Literature 1400603 2025-06-22T08:52:37.756434 text/html 1387645 2024-10-23T02:42:27 text/html 4722014 2025-06-22T08:52:54.930418 application/epub+zip 4737853 2025-06-22T08:52:41.260423 application/epub+zip 600333 2025-06-22T08:52:39.049475 application/epub+zip 6251641 2025-06-22T08:53:05.195354 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 6175516 2025-06-22T08:52:52.643378 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 868365 2022-08-25T06:36:31.279132 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1328056 2025-06-22T08:52:35.518482 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1308269 2024-10-23T02:42:27 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16843 2025-06-22T08:53:05.532302 application/rdf+xml 34612 2025-06-22T08:52:39.216454 image/jpeg 4514 2025-06-22T08:52:39.139399 image/jpeg 4667503 2025-06-22T08:52:38.069503 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 de.wikipedia