The Colonials In South Africa 1899-1902: Their Record Based On The Dispatches

By John Stirling, John Stirling, Stirling John Featherstone

Book Overview

The Colonials In South Africa 1899-1902: Their Record Based On The Dispatches by John Stirling is a historical book that provides a detailed account of the involvement of colonial troops in the Second Boer War in South Africa. The book is based on dispatches written by colonial officers during the war and offers a unique perspective on the conflict.The book covers the role of colonial troops from various countries, including Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa, in the war. It explores their contributions to the war effort, their experiences on the battlefield, and the challenges they faced during the conflict.The author, John Stirling, was a journalist who covered the war for various newspapers. He had access to the dispatches written by colonial officers and used them to compile this book. Stirling's writing is clear and concise, and he provides a balanced view of the conflict.The book is divided into chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of the war. The chapters cover topics such as the arrival of colonial troops in South Africa, their training and preparation for battle, their role in major battles, and their experiences during the war.Overall, The Colonials In South Africa 1899-1902: Their Record Based On The Dispatches is a comprehensive and informative book that provides a unique perspective on the Second Boer War. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of colonialism, war, and the role of colonial troops in conflicts.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: 1163124389
• ISBN13: 9781163124383
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 510 Pages
• Weight: 1.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"