The Boer Fight For Freedom

The Boer Fight For Freedom: From The Beginning Of Hostilities To The Peace Of Pretoria is a historical book written by Michael Davitt. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Boer War, which took place between 1899 and 1902 in South Africa. The author starts by describing the political and social conditions that led to the conflict between the Boers (Dutch settlers) and the British Empire. He then goes on to narrate the major battles and events that took place during the war, including the sieges of Ladysmith, Mafeking, and Kimberley. Davitt's book also sheds light on the tactics, strategies, and weaponry used by both sides during the war. He describes the Boer's guerrilla warfare tactics and their effective use of the terrain to their advantage. The author also highlights the British Empire's use of concentration camps, which resulted in the deaths of thousands of Boer women and children. The Boer Fight For Freedom: From The Beginning Of Hostilities To The Peace Of Pretoria provides a balanced account of the war, presenting both the Boer and British perspectives. The book concludes with the signing of the Peace of Pretoria, which marked the end of the war. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of South Africa and the Boer War.The Book Embodies The Facts And Information Which The Author Obtained Through His Intercourse With The Leaders Of Both The Transvaal And Orange Free State Republics, Whilst They Were Trying To Retain Their Independence. It Also Contains Authentic Details Of The Earlier Battles Of The Campaign In Natal And On The Western Borderland.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.