General Wauchope

By William Baird

Book Overview

""General Wauchope"" is a biography written by William Baird about the life and career of Major General Andrew Gilbert Wauchope. Wauchope was a British Army officer who served in various conflicts throughout the late 19th century, including the Sudan Campaign, the Boer War, and the Boxer Rebellion. The book provides a detailed account of Wauchope's military achievements and his personal life, including his upbringing in Scotland and his marriage to a French woman. Baird also explores Wauchope's controversial role in the Battle of Magersfontein during the Boer War, where he was killed in action. Overall, ""General Wauchope"" offers a comprehensive look at the life of a notable British military figure and sheds light on the political and social context of the time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163600881
• ISBN13: 9781163600887
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"