Kafirland: A Ten Months' Campaign (1879)

By Frank Newton Streatfeild

Book Overview

Kafirland: A Ten Months' Campaign is a historical account of the 1878-1879 British campaign in the Eastern Cape region of South Africa against the Xhosa people, who were referred to as ""Kafirs"" by the British at the time. The book is written by Frank Newton Streatfeild, who served as a captain in the campaign and provides a first-hand perspective on the events that took place. The book covers the initial tensions between the British and the Xhosa, the outbreak of violence, and the subsequent military campaign that lasted for ten months. Streatfeild describes the battles, skirmishes, and tactics used by both sides, as well as the challenges faced by the British soldiers, including disease and harsh weather conditions. The book also includes maps and illustrations to help readers understand the geography and context of the conflict. Overall, Kafirland: A Ten Months' Campaign provides a detailed and informative account of an important moment in South African history.This Book Is In English.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: 1168107601
• ISBN13: 9781168107602
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 332 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"