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With Both Armies In South Africa (1900)

With Both Armies In South Africa (1900)

Davis, Richard Harding

Paperback

Political BiographiesFiction AnthologiesWorld War II

ISBN10: 1164067087
ISBN13: 9781164067085
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 308
Weight: 0.91
Height: 0.65 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
With Both Armies In South Africa is a book written by Richard Harding Davis and published in 1900. The book is a firsthand account of the author's experiences during the Second Boer War, which took place between 1899 and 1902 in South Africa. Davis was a correspondent for the New York Herald and was embedded with both the British and Boer armies during the conflict. The book is divided into two parts, the first of which covers Davis's time with the British army. He provides detailed descriptions of the battles he witnessed, including the Siege of Ladysmith and the Battle of Spion Kop. He also writes about the conditions faced by the soldiers, including the harsh climate and lack of supplies.In the second part of the book, Davis switches his focus to the Boer army. He writes about his interactions with Boer soldiers and leaders, and provides insight into their motivations for fighting. He also discusses the tactics used by the Boers, including their use of guerrilla warfare.Throughout the book, Davis provides vivid descriptions of the South African landscape and the people he encountered. He also includes photographs he took during his time in the country. With Both Armies In South Africa is a fascinating historical document that offers a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in South African history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may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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