A West Pointer With The Boers

By John Y. Fillmore Blake

Book Overview

A West Pointer With The Boers is a book written by John Y. F. Blake, which chronicles his experiences as a military observer with the Boer forces during the Second Boer War in South Africa. Blake was a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and was sent by the US government to observe the conflict between the Boers and the British. The book provides a first-hand account of the war and offers insights into the tactics and strategies employed by the Boer forces. Blake describes the Boer command structure, their use of guerrilla warfare, and their reliance on their knowledge of the terrain to outmaneuver the British. The book also offers a glimpse into the cultural and social aspects of life in South Africa during the war. Blake provides vivid descriptions of the landscape, the people, and the customs of the Boers. Overall, A West Pointer With The Boers is a valuable historical document that provides a unique perspective on the Second Boer War and the role of the Boer forces in shaping the history of South Africa.This scarce antiquarian book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: 1163636622
• ISBN13: 9781163636626
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 510 Pages
• Weight: 1.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"