Ten Months in the Field with the Boers by Anonymous

"Ten Months in the Field with the Boers" by Anonymous is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the experiences and perspectives of an ex-lieutenant who served with General de Villebois-Mareuil during the Second Boer War. Likely exploring themes of military life, comradeship, and the complex socio-political landscape of South Africa during war, it offers insights into both the battlefield and the Boer community. At the start of the narrative, the author describes the journey to the Transvaal, detailing their departure from Paris and the challenges faced while boarding a train to Marseilles. The opening segment sets the stage for the author's transition from civilian life to soldiering, highlighting encounters with fellow passengers, preparations for the campaign, and initial travels aboard the ship "Natal". This leads to a discussion on the historical context of the Boer War, outlining the tensions between the Boers and the British Empire, and foreshadowing the complex events to come in the author's military engagement. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Creator Anonymous
Title Ten Months in the Field with the Boers
Credits Produced by Al Haines
Reading Level Reading ease score: 69.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
Subject South African War, 1899-1902
Subject Afrikaners
Category Text
eBook-No. 41488
Release Date
Last Update Oct 23, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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