The Story Of My Captivity: During The Transvaal War 1899-1900 (1900)
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ISBN10: 1165117282
ISBN13: 9781165117284
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 346
Weight: 1.02
Height: 0.72 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781165117284
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 346
Weight: 1.02
Height: 0.72 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Story Of My Captivity: During The Transvaal War 1899-1900 is a first-hand account of the experiences of Adrian Hofmeyr during the Second Boer War. Hofmeyr was a young man when he was captured by the British army and taken as a prisoner of war. He spent several months in captivity, enduring harsh conditions and witnessing the brutality of war. In this book, Hofmeyr recounts his experiences and provides a vivid description of life as a prisoner of war. He describes the daily routines, the food, and the relationships between the prisoners and their captors. He also provides insights into the political and social context of the war, shedding light on the motivations and perspectives of both the Boers and the British. The Story Of My Captivity is a valuable historical document that provides a unique perspective on the Second Boer War. It is a compelling and poignant account of one man's struggle to survive in the midst of a brutal conflict. The book offers a rare glimpse into the lives of prisoners of war and serves as a reminder of the human cost of war.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.
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