Reminiscences of a Frontier Armed & Mounted Police Officer in South Africa

By Edward Wilson

Book Overview

Reminiscences Of A Frontier Armed And Mounted Police Officer In South Africa (1866) is a memoir written by Edward Wilson, a former officer in the armed and mounted police force in South Africa. The book chronicles Wilson's experiences as a police officer during the 1860s, a time when the region was marked by conflict and instability. Wilson recounts his encounters with various tribes, including the Zulus and the Basutos, as well as his interactions with European settlers and other colonial officials. The book provides a firsthand account of the challenges and dangers faced by the police force in maintaining law and order in a volatile region. Wilson's memoir also offers insights into the social and political dynamics of the time, including the impact of colonialism on the local population. Overall, Reminiscences Of A Frontier Armed And Mounted Police Officer In South Africa (1866) is a valuable historical document that provides a unique perspective on the early years of British colonial rule in South Africa.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old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: 1164898043
• ISBN13: 9781164898047
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 274 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"