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Kimball Bent: Malcontent - The Wild Adventures Of A Runaway Soldier In Old-Time New Zealand

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Wild adventures of a runaway soldier in New Zealand

Kimball Bent: Malcontent is a graphic novel that vividly illustrates the life of sailor, soldier, deserter, and outlaw Kimball Bent. This book provides a fascinating insight into the tumultuous Taranaki land wars in the 1860s, along with the life of Pakeha Maori and their assimilation into tribal life. It also captures the secret war rites of the Hau Hau, including cannibalism, and Bent's role in the famous battle at Te Ngutu o Manu where Gustav von Tempsky was killed. This book will appeal to those interested in New Zealand's history and its folk heroes, and is a great recommendation for graphic novel enthusiasts.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Kimball Bent: Malcontent - The Wild Adventures Of A Runaway Soldier In Old-Time New Zealand

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ISBN: 9781869795160
Publisher: Random House New Zealand Ltd
Date of Publication: 2011-09-02
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Biographies & Memoirs, History
Related Topics: World History, American History, Biography, War
Goodreads rating: 3.82
(rated by 22 readers)

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Description

Chris Grosz captures in words and pictures the adventuring life of sailor,
soldier, deserter, outlaw and Hau Hau slave, Kimball Bent. After signing up
for the Queen's shilling, Bent was sent to New Zealand in the 1860s, on the
eve of the tumultuous Taranaki land wars. An act of defiance saw Bent
deserting the army, and his eventual adoption by Maori tribes. Kimball
Bent: Malcontent illustrates Bent's life as a Pakeha Maori, his
assimilation into tribal life, his observation of secret war rites,
including cannibalism, and being on the side of the Hau Hau at the famous
battle at Te Ngutu o Manu where Gustav von Tempsky was killed. One of New
Zealand's folk heroes, Bent's story encompasses romance, bloodshed and
mayhem. His story has been recorded by James Cowan and fictionalised by
Maurice Shadbolt. Rendered in scraperboard style, this graphic novel will
have crossover appeal for teenagers and adults alike, bringing Bent's story
to a new generation of New Zealanders.


Author: Chris Grosz
Publication Date: 2011
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Wild adventures of a runaway soldier in New Zealand

Kimball Bent: Malcontent is a graphic novel that vividly illustrates the life of sailor, soldier, deserter, and outlaw Kimball Bent. This book provides a fascinating insight into the tumultuous Taranaki land wars in the 1860s, along with the life of Pakeha Maori and their assimilation into tribal life. It also captures the secret war rites of the Hau Hau, including cannibalism, and Bent's role in the famous battle at Te Ngutu o Manu where Gustav von Tempsky was killed. This book will appeal to those interested in New Zealand's history and its folk heroes, and is a great recommendation for graphic novel enthusiasts.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.