Project Gutenberg 2018-01-31 Public domain in the USA. 158 Fussell, J. C. (James Coldham) 1874 1945 Corporal Tikitanu, V.C. Produced by Ernest Schaal and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from scans of public domain works at The National Library of Australia.) "Corporal Tikitanu, V.C." by J. C. Fussell is a fictional narrative set in the early 20th century, centering around the experiences of a Māori soldier during World War I. The book combines elements of adventure, humor, and cultural exploration, highlighting the heroism and unique perspective of Henare Tikitanu as he embarks on a journey from New Zealand to the battlefields of France. It not only offers insights into the war but also delves into Māori culture, family ties, and the challenges of love amidst conflict. The story follows Henare Tikitanu, who enlists in the military, leaving behind his sweetheart, Kiri, to fight for the British Empire. From humorous mishaps during his enlistment and training to the battlefront, Henare's adventures are narrated with a blend of humorous pidgin-English and profound loyalty to his people and homeland. His courage earns him a Victoria Cross, which he receives with mixed emotions as he navigates friendships, rivalries (notably with Wiremu, his old rival for Kiri's affections), and the tragic realities of war. As Henare recounts his journey, readers witness his growth from a playful young man into a celebrated soldier, culminating in his return home, where he marries Kiri amidst celebration and admiration from his community. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 79.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en World War, 1914-1918 -- Humor Maori (New Zealand people) World War, 1914-1918 -- New Zealand PR D501 Text Category: Humour Category: Adventure Category: Novels Category: British Literature 73925 2025-09-22T12:14:58.095790 text/html 72996 2018-01-31T05:17:14 text/html 1606358 2025-09-22T12:15:00.818789 application/epub+zip 1605844 2025-09-22T12:14:58.838791 application/epub+zip 87316 2025-09-22T12:14:58.433817 application/epub+zip 1648786 2025-09-22T12:15:02.448819 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1637587 2025-09-22T12:15:00.446858 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 125288 2022-08-25T12:13:27.515920 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 56896 2025-09-22T12:14:57.834760 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 57140 2018-01-31T05:17:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19376 2025-09-22T12:15:02.698771 application/rdf+xml 25134 2025-09-22T12:14:58.539770 image/jpeg 3733 2025-09-22T12:14:58.485865 image/jpeg 1730379 2018-01-31T05:17:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 22371 2018-01-31T05:17:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 1731886 2025-09-22T12:14:58.164798 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