Dr. Jameson (1908)

By George Seymour Fort

Book Overview

Dr. Jameson is a book written by George Seymour Fort and published in 1908. The book chronicles the life and career of Dr. Leander Starr Jameson, a British colonial statesman and physician who played a significant role in the colonization of southern Africa in the late 19th century. The book covers Jameson's early years, his medical training and practice, and his involvement in the politics of southern Africa, including his infamous raid on the Transvaal in 1895. Fort provides a detailed account of Jameson's life, drawing on primary sources such as letters, diaries, and official documents. The book also explores Jameson's personal relationships and his impact on the political and social landscape of southern Africa. Overall, Dr. Jameson is a comprehensive and engaging biography of a complex and controversial figure in British colonial 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165431165
• ISBN13: 9781165431168
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 338 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"